Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 73V-107 · 1973 Volkswagen Thing
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 73V-107 covers 1,200 1973 Volkswagen Thing for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V107000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
What to do
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
POSSIBILITY THAT DUE TO AN ERROR THE EUROPEAN VERSION GAS CAP WAS INSTALLEDINSTEAD OF THE USA VERSION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH PROPERUSA VERSION GAS CAP.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 model
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 1973 to April 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.