Recall campaign · NHTSA 84V152000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1984-11-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 84V152000

Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
4,000
Reported to NHTSA
1984-11-27
Owners notified
1984-11-16

Defect description

THE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL HOSE FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

*** THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 85V090000.***VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WOULD CREATE A SAFETYHAZARD AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen Convertible1985
Volkswagen Scirocco1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.