NHTSA Recall 89V006000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1989-01-17. An estimated 35,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Risk
FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE ENGINES FUEL INJECTOR SEALS WITH IMPROVED SEALS PLUS IMPROVEMENTS DESIGNED TO BETTER INSULATE THE ENGINE AGAINST FIRE RISK.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUELVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH TURBO.
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