NHTSA Recall 81V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V058000; Date: May. 15, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Isuzu Pickup Truck; 1981 Isuzu Pickup Truck; 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 133,000
Recall Summary:
On some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank is more than half full.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install a restrictor valve into the fuel filler pipe, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks and passenger vehicles equipped withcontinuous fuel injection systems. System: fuel; fuel tank. Consequences of defect: under these conditions, if fuel filler cap is openedrapidly, fuel could spurt out onto nearby persons, possibly causing skinirritation or fire in the presence of a source of ignition. Note: fuel filler cap should be opened slowly to reduce chances of fuelspillage until the dealer has made the necessary modifications.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 13, 1981
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