NHTSA Recall 85V090000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1985-07-18. An estimated 20,560 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP, INSIDE GAS TANK.