Vehicle recall 97V016001 · February 11, 1997
1997 Volkswagen EuroVan
During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.
- Consequence
- Fuel vapors can escape which could cause a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen dealers, on behalf of winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container for the defect and if a defect is present, the fuel vapor container, will be replaced.
- Notes
- Owner notification: owner notification began April 9, 1997.NOTE:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V016001
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 11, 1997
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- April 9, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 201
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen EuroVan (1997): 1997
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