VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1987: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V038000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1987
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1989-04-21 1988-03-23 1988-03-25

Production Dates: 1985-10-01 - 1986-10-01

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.

Consequence

SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

Remedy

THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL IN LINE FILTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.