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  NHTSA Recall 97V016001

NHTSA Campaign Id 97V016001; Date: Feb. 11, 1997

Fuel vapors can escape which could cause a vehicle fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1997 Volkswagen Eurovan

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 201

icon3 Recall Summary:

During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.

icon2 How to Fix:

Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect is present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Owner notification: owner notification began April 9, 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 9, 1997

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All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

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