NHTSA recall 97V-016 (97V016001)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported February 11, 1997 - about 201 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V016001
Also written as: 97V-016
Reported: February 11, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~201
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAMPER EQUIPMENT, AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED POWER TOOL DRILL BIT PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK VAPOR CONTAINER.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL VAPORS CAN ESCAPE WHICH COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-016 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Eurovan - 1997

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