NHTSA Recall 87V053000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V053000; Date: Apr. 14, 1987
Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet; 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet; 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet; 1985 Volkswagen Golf; 1986 Volkswagen Golf; 1987 Volkswagen Golf; 1985 Volkswagen Jetta; 1986 Volkswagen Jetta; 1987 Volkswagen Jetta; 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 278,520
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Install a modified fuel pump and filter.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel pump. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 4, 1987
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