| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : SYNCRO | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19850801 - 19870101 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 87V052000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19870529 | Date Received by ODI: 19870414 | Date Added to Databse: 19870506 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15500 | ||
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Summary:
USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING. |
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Consequence:
FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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