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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     VOLKSWAGEN / CABRIOLET     1985-1987
     VOLKSWAGEN / GOLF     1985-1987
     VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA     1985-1987
     VOLKSWAGEN / SCIROCCO     1985-1987
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Mfr's Report Date: APR 08, 1987
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 87V053000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 278520
Summary:
 FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence:
 FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy:
 INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Notes:
 SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.

 
 

 

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