VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1990: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V058000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | VANAGON | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-05-22 | 1992-04-14 | 1992-04-24 |
Production Dates: 1985-07-01 - 1992-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 358000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.
