NHTSA Complaint #10024749 — 1987 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10024749
Vehicle	1987 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date Filed	June 23, 2003
Mileage	170,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH ITS FUEL TANK AS STATED IN RECALL # 94V065000; BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

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