| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : SYNCRO | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19850801 - 19860701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V051000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19871210 | Date Received by ODI: 19870414 | Date Added to Database: 19870506 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 339 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED. |
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Consequence:
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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