Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CAMPER | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19851001 - 19861001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V038000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890421 | Date Received by ODI: 19880323 | Date Added to Database: 19880325 |
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:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. |
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Remedy:
THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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