NHTSA Recall 87V157000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V157000; Date: Oct. 6, 1987
Escaping vapors could ignite by heat emitted by theexhaust system.
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Audi 5000; 1985 Audi 5000; 1986 Audi 5000; 1987 Audi 5000; 1988 Audi 5000
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 25,000
Recall Summary:
Repeated topping off of fuel tank during refueling reduces the expansion space within the tank allowing vapors to escape from the charcoal filter to outside rather than being inducted into the engine.
How to Fix:
Install redesigned filler neck and a new vent valve and hose for charcoal filter. Also, stop refueling when pump nozzle shuts off.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel tankvehicle description: turbo and turbo quattro passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 6, 1987
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