Vehicle recall 88V038000 · March 23, 1988
Volkswagen Camper and Vanagon
In line fuel filter located between the fuel tank and fuel pump could seep fuel at the seam of the plastic casing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- In line fuel filter located between the fuel tank and fuel pump could seep fuel at the seam of the plastic casing.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 1988
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- April 21, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Camper (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
- Volkswagen Vanagon (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
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