VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN 1997: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V016001
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | EUROVAN | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-04-09 | 1997-02-11 | 1997-02-26 |
Production Dates: 1996-08-12 - 1996-11-06
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 201
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMPER EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED POWER TOOL DRILL BIT PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTAINER.
FUEL VAPORS CAN ESCAPE WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS, ON BEHALF OF WINNEBAGO, WILL CHECK THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER FOR THE DEFECT AND IF A DEFECT IS PRESENT, THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER, WILL BE REPLACED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 1997.NOTE: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 VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
