Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19860801
End Date Of Manufacturing
19890801
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
51000
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19911213
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date
19911118
Record Creation Date
19911120
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.
Consequence Summary
FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Corrective Summary
CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND.
Recall Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.