Storage: tank assemblyRecall 97V-016 · 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 97V-016 covers 201 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V016001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMPER EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED POWER TOOL DRILL BIT PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTAINER.
The risk
FUEL VAPORS CAN ESCAPE WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS, ON BEHALF OF WINNEBAGO, WILL CHECK THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER FOR THE DEFECT AND IF A DEFECT IS PRESENT, THE FUEL VAPOR CONTAINER, WILL BE REPLACED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 12, 1996 to November 6, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.