VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : SCIROCCO | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 1984-08-01 - 1985-05-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V090000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-07-18 | Date Added to Database: 1985-07-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20560 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP, INSIDE GAS TANK. |
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