NHTSA Recall 87V051000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V051000; Date: Apr. 14, 1987
Fuel could escape, creating the potential for a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Volkswagen Syncro; 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 339
Recall Summary:
Fuel tank filler neck pipe may not seat properly in the fuel tank opening. Also, the sending unit cover may be deformed.
How to Fix:
Install a redesigned filler neck pipe and replace the sending unit gasket.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tank. Vehicle description: van type vehicles.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 10, 1987
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