Volkswagen, Audi, Isuzu 1976–1982 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled November 9, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83V117000 · Volkswagen
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Units
930,000 units
Description
THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Product
Volkswagen 4000 · Volkswagen CONVERTIBLE · Volkswagen DASHER · Volkswagen FOX · Volkswagen JETTA · Volkswagen PICKUP TRUCK · Volkswagen RABBIT · Volkswagen SCIROCCO
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Isuzu Motors Limited
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →