Volkswagen Vanagon Recall 88V038: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 88V038, reported March 23, 1988, 12,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V038VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem: IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
Risk: SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL IN LINE FILTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.

Volkswagen Camper	1986 1987
Volkswagen Vanagon	1986 1987