NHTSA Recall 85V090000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V090000; Date: Jul. 18, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 20,560
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
A modified fuel pump, hose and clamps will be installed.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: fuel pump, inside gas tank.
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