VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V051000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | SYNCRO | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-12-10 | 1987-04-14 | 1987-05-06 |
Production Dates: 1985-08-01 - 1986-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 339
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.
Consequence
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.
