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Campaign 87V-051

Fuel tank filler neck pipe may not seat properly in the fuel tank opening

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Defect summary

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.

Consequence

FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

Remedy

INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V051000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 3, of which 2 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 87V-051
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
VolkswagenSyncro19860
VolkswagenVanagon19863
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.