Volkswagen Camper, Vanagon (1986-1987): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 88V038000 · Mar 23, 1988 · Volkswagen of America,inc
12,000
vehicles affected
12,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 88V038000
- Date
- Mar 23, 1988
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Fuel pump
- Model years
- 1986-1987
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
What can happen
SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Camper | 1986-1987 |
| Volkswagen | Vanagon | 1986-1987 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 88V038000?
2 models: Volkswagen Camper (1986-1987), Volkswagen Vanagon (1986-1987), about 12,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 88V038000?
THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.
What can happen?
SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.