Recall 87V051000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Defect in 1986-1986 VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO
RECALL This recall affects up to 339 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 87V051000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Vehicles Affected | 339 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.
Safety Consequence
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
Remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
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