VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET 1995: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CABRIOLET | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1992-01-01 - 1995-07-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V332000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-04-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-12-23 | Date Added to Database: 1998-12-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: KS | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 37200 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FUEL INJECTORS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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