Vehicle Recall Archive for 1986 AUDI

Record ID	5790
Campaign Number	87V157000
Make of Vehicle	AUDI
Model of Vehicle	5000
Year	1986
Make Campaign Number
Component Description	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description	REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE.
Effect of Defect	ESCAPING VAPORS COULD IGNITE BY HEAT EMITTED BY THEEXHAUST SYSTEM.
Fix Defect	INSTALL REDESIGNED FILLER NECK AND A NEW VENT VALVE AND HOSE FOR CHARCOAL FILTER. ALSO, STOP REFUELING WHEN PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF.
Manufacturers	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Start of Manufacture	19830801
End of Manufacture	19870901
Type of Recall	VEHICLE
Number Affected	25000
Date Owners Notified	19871006
Initiated By	ODI
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received	19871006
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard

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