Fire risk
Japan
Published 6 Dec 1994
Ref JP-1205400
Volkswagen: Fuel Tank
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 6 Dec 1994
- Units affected
- 567
- Reference
- JP-1205400
Affected vehicles
Volkswagen VW Golf Cabriolet 1988–1990
Volkswagen VW Scirocco 1988–1990
Hazard
Some fuel tanks have defective welds. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks in the welded joints, resulting in fuel leakage and potentially leading to fire.
Show original (日本語)
燃料タンクの一部に溶接不良のものがあり、このままの状態で使用を続けると、溶接部 に亀裂が生じて、燃料が漏れ、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。
Remedy
Replace the fuel tank with a corrected part on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、燃料タンクを対策品と交換する。