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Storage: tank assemblyRecall 87V-157 · 1984–1988 Audi 5000

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 87V-157 covers 25,000 1984–1988 Audi 5000 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 1987.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected25,0001 model
ReportedOct 6, 1987Owners notified Oct 6, 1987
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V157000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE.

The risk

ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.

SYSTEM: FUEL TANKVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TURBO AND TURBO QUATTRO PASSENGER CARS.

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

Audi 50001984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

Built from August 1, 1983 to September 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESEA85037 · closed Dec 23, 1987
    NHTSA