Recall
Volkswagen Rabbit — 81V058000
NHTSA ID
81V058000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Rabbit
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1981-05-15
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Units Affected
133,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE PRESSURE COULD INCREASE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK FROM HIGH SURROUNDING TEMPERATURES WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS MORE THAN HALF FULL.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A RESTRICTOR VALVE INTO THE FUEL FILLER PIPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.