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Date:         Wed, 04 May 94 12:52:51 CDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Walker <JWALKER@ua1vm.ua.edu>
Subject:      fuel spillage and low fuel level problems ... the recall list

note for everybody: you might all want to call this 800-number and follow the little electronic menu, to get recall notice on YOUR year bus/vanagon. you might get better/more recent info than i have.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline 1-800-424-9393

1986 Vanagon WV***02**GH000001 - 1987/08 PB Replace fuel tank 1987 Vanagon WV***02**HH064100 includes Syncro. see Campaign details. new part: 251-201-019

1986 Vanagon WV2**025*GH000001 - 1989/05 PW Replacement of fuel thru WV2**025*KH019148 filter & hose in engine 1989 Vanagon does NOT affect Syncros compartment ........................................................................ Volkswagen United States, Inc. 888 W. Big Beaver P. O. Box 3951 Troy, Michigan 48007-3951 Tel. (313) 362-7200 WU Telex - 230 628

Subject: Recall Campaign PB

Dear Volkswagen Owner:

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Volkswagen has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in 1986 and some early production 1987 model Volkswagen Vanagon, Camper and Syncro vehicles. Our records show that you are the owner of one of these vehicles.

We have determined that if these vehicles are operated with fuel of a higher "Reid" pressure, fuel vapors could form during hot weather and become trapped in the fuel filter located inside the fuel tank (Volkswagen Vanagon and Camper vehicles only). If this occurs, the fuel flow to the engine could be restricted and the vehicle could stall. We have also found that the usage of high "Reid" pressure fuel could, under high engine load adn high ambient temperatures, lead to engine stalling since the main and idle control units are programmed on the basis of fuel with lower vapor pressure (Vanagons, Campers, including Syncros). Both conditions present a safety risk, especially in heavy traffic, and could result in an accident or cause injury.

We urge you to arrange an appointment with your authorized Volkswagen dealer as soon as possible. Your dealer will install a new fuel tank containing a redesigned fuel filter and replace the control unit with a modified unit IF APPLICABLE. We estimate that it will take approximately 3 hours to complete the work. All work will, of course, be free of charge. Parts will be available at your dealer on or about May 11, 1987.

If your dealer fails or is unable to remedy the defect free of charge within a reasonable time, you may call or write the nearest Customer Assistance office listed in the enclosure. If you still cannot obtain satisfaction, please call or write to:

Volkswagen United States, Inc. or Administrator, National Highway 888 W. Big Beaver Road Traffic Safety Administration P. O. Box 3951 U.S. Department of Transportation Troy, MI 48099 Washington, D.C. 20590 Attn: Customer Assistance Toll-Free Auto Safety Hotline Telephone: (313) 362-6488 Telephone: (800) 424-9393 (Washington, D.C. area: 426-0123)

We regret any inconvenience this matter may cause; however, we are confident that you would want to have the corrections made without delay.

Sincerely,

VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Rainer Dumke Consumer Services Manager ............................... end .....................................


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