AUDI CABRIOLET 1987: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : AUDI | Model : CABRIOLET | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 1986-08-01 - 1989-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V201000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-12-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-11-18 | Date Added to Database: 1991-11-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 51000 | ||
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Summary:
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK. |
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Consequence:
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
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Remedy:
CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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