Volkswagen 1985–1987 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled April 14, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V053000 · Volkswagen
Hazard
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Units
278,520 units
Description
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
What to do
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Product
Volkswagen CABRIOLET · Volkswagen GOLF · Volkswagen JETTA · Volkswagen SCIROCCO
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →