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Vehicle recall 81V058000 · May 15, 1981

Isuzu Pickup Truck and Volkswagen Rabbit

On some vehicles, the pressure could increase inside the fuel tank from high surrounding temperatures when the fuel tank is more than half full.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.
Notes
Vehicle description: light trucks and passenger vehicles equipped withcontinuous fuel injection systems.system: fuel; fuel tank.consequences of defect: under these conditions, if fuel filler cap is openedrapidly, fuel could spurt out onto nearby persons, possibly causing skinirritation or fire in the presence of a source of ignition.note: fuel filler cap should be opened slowly to reduce chances of fuelspillage until the dealer has made the necessary modifications.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
81V058000
Reported to NHTSA
May 15, 1981
Filed by
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Owner notification
July 13, 1981
Vehicles potentially affected
133,000
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Recall 81V058000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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