Volkswagen, Isuzu 1980–1981 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled May 15, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V058000 · Volkswagen
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTOR VALVE INTO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
133,000 units
Description
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTOR VALVE INTO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Volkswagen PICKUP TRUCK · Volkswagen RABBIT
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Isuzu Motors Limited
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →