NHTSA Campaign #87V051000
1986 Volkswagen Syncro Recall
Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Filler Pipe And Cap
Issued · Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Affected model years
- 1986
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Vehicles affected
- 339
- Report received
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.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.