Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : EUROVAN | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19960812 - 19961106 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V016001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970409 | Date Received by ODI: 19970211 | Date Added to Database: 19970226 |
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 | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 201 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMPER EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED POWER TOOL DRILL BIT PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTAINER. |
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Consequence:
FUEL VAPORS CAN ESCAPE WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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