VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : VANAGON | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1985-08-01 - 1987-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 87V052000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1987-05-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1987-04-14 | Date Added to Database: 1987-05-06 |
| Manufacturers 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 | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES. |
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