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NHTSARecalled Mar 24, 1981 · #81V039000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END)

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

REAR BUMPER SYSTEM ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WELDED DURING ASSEMBLY. IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION, THE RIGHT SIDE BUMPER SUPPORTOR COULD BREAK LOOSE, DAMAGE THE FUEL TANK AND ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK.

Product details

Product
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS(GIVE SIDE/END)
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

A REINFORCEMENT PLATE WILL BE INSTALLED, IF NECESSARY, TO PREVENT FUEL TANK DAMAGE. WORK WILL BE PERFORMED AT NO COST TO OWNERS.

View the official CPSC notice