1997 VOLKSWAGEN EUROVAN Recall 13815 Details
 

1997 Volkswagen Eurovan	Recalls & TSB's >> Recall Lookup >> 1997 >> Volkswagen >> Eurovan
NHTSA Campaign #:	97V016001
Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Eurovan
Year:	1997
Component:	Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Manufacturers Involved:	Volkswagen of america,inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/12/1996
End Date Of Manufacturing:	11/06/1996
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	201
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	04/09/1997
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Volkswagen of america, inc
Date Report Received By ODI:	02/11/1997
Date Added To File:	02/26/1997
Defect Summary:	During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.
Consequence Summary:	Fuel vapors can escape which could cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:	Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect is present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.
Further Notes:	Owner notification: owner notification began april 9, 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1997 Volkswagen Eurovan Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly Recall