VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

 
Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model : SCIROCCO 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
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4000
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.
Consequence:
     
Remedy:
      THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL HOSE FREE OF CHARGE.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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      *** THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 85V090000.***VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF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.