VOLKSWAGEN CONVERTIBLE 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CONVERTIBLE | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1984-08-01 - 1984-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V152000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1984-11-16 | Date Received by ODI: 1984-11-27 | Date Added to Database: 1984-12-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4000 | ||
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Summary:
THE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
*** THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 85V090000.***VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WOULD CREATE A SAFETYHAZARD AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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