NHTSA Recall 87V053000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1987-04-14. An estimated 278,520 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Risk
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
What the manufacturer will do
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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