OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
85V090000
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Reported Jul 18, 1985 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP, INSIDE GAS TANK.
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