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Report Date :
February 10, 2010 at
01:42 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
87V053000
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
N/A
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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