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1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet Base 2D Convertible
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Issued: 1991-11-20
DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
RESOLUTION
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.
A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE FUEL TANK ADJACENT TO A SEAM WELD IN THE REAR OF THE TANK.FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE CRACKED FUEL TANK WHICH COULDCATCH FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
RESOLUTION
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.
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