OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87V053000

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Reported Apr 14, 1987 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Summary

FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.

Consequence

FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.

Remedy

INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1987 Volkswagen Golf 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco 1987 Volkswagen Jetta 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1986 Volkswagen Golf 1986 Volkswagen Jetta 1985 Volkswagen Jetta 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet 1985 Volkswagen Golf

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