Volkswagen 1985 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled July 18, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V090000 · Volkswagen
Remedy
A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Units
20,560 units
Description
THE FUEL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD FAIL DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY BEARING TOLERANCES WHICH DO NOT ACCOMMODATE TEMPERATURE EXPANSIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILS, IT WILL INTERRUPT THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND COULD CAUSE A TRAFFIC HAZARD ON THE HIGHWAY.
What to do
A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Product
Volkswagen SCIROCCO
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →