Volkswagen 1993 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled February 15, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V039000 · Volkswagen
Hazard
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES.
Units
11,400 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THE CONNECTING ENDS OF THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN "SETTLE" OVER TIME WHICH COULD CAUSE THE FASTENING CLAMPS TO LOSE THEIR TIGHT FIT AND PERMIT FUEL TO SEEP OUT AT THE HOSE CONNECTION.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSES.
Product
Volkswagen EUROVAN
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →