VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V053000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | CABRIOLET | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-06-04 | 1987-04-14 | 1987-04-21 |
Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1986-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 278520
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.
