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NHTSARecalled May 15, 1981 · #81V058000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:PIPE:FILLER:NECK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTOR VALVE INTO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice