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Recall campaign97V016001

Recall 97V016001: 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Report received
Feb 11, 1997
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
201vehicles
Model years
1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

During the installation of the camper equipment, an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor container.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.