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Subject:Re: NHTSA Recall
From:Dave Richards
Date:Thu, 08 May 1997 06:20:13 -0400

George Jannini wrote:
> 
>      The NHTSA issued the following recall for the month of February:
> 
>    Volkswagen of America, 1997 Volkswagen EuroVan manufactured between
> August and Nov. '96 (201 vehicles)    NHTSA recall # 97V016001, VW
> campaign # SL.
> 
>     The models are unfinished campers produced by VW and finished by
> Winnebago industries.  During the installation of the camper equipment,
> an improperly adjusted power tool drill bit punctured the fuel tank vapor
> cannister.  This can allow fuel vapors to escape and could cause a fire.
> VW dealers, on behalf of Winnebago, will check the fuel vapor container
> for the defect and replace the fuel tank if necessary.
> 
> George
> '89 Westy, "Wernher"
> 102K miles & counting

George
Thanks for the info I found that my 97EV camper fell into this catagory
The dealer wasnt aware of it untill I spoke to Them then they looked it 
up and LO-and behold "please come in for a check"
Thanks 
Dave WR3I 97 evc

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