Tank assembly: filler pipe and capRecall 87V-051 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 87V-051 covers 339 Volkswagen vehicles for a tank assembly: filler pipe and cap problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.
The risk
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
The fix
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1985 to July 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.