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1988 Volkswagen Scirocco Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.

    Possible Effects

    FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

    Action

    CHECK VEHICLE WITH A SPECIALLY DESIGNED TOOL FOR THE PRESENCE OF A FUEL TANK CRACK, AND REPLACE FUEL TANK IF DEFECT IS FOUND.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1986-08-01 - 1989-08-01

    Vehicles Affected

    51000