NHTSA Recall 83V117000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V117000; Date: Nov. 9, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Audi 4000; 1981 Audi 4000; 1976 Audi FOX; 1977 Audi FOX; 1978 Audi FOX; 1979 Audi FOX; 1980 Isuzu Pickup Truck; 1980 Volkswagen Convertible; 1981 Volkswagen Convertible; 1982 Volkswagen Convertible; 1976 Volkswagen Dasher; 1977 Volkswagen Dasher; 1978 Volkswagen Dasher; 1979 Volkswagen Dasher; 1980 Volkswagen Dasher; 1980 Volkswagen Jetta; 1981 Volkswagen Jetta; 1982 Volkswagen Jetta; 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1981 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1982 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 930,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection. System: fuel system; electric fuel pump. Consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start. A stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 18, 1984
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