1987 VW CABRIOLET RECALL - #87V053000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1987 VW CABRIOLET |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 11/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
4/21/1987 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/4/1987 |
| # Affected |
278,520 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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| Description |
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW. |
| Consequences |
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM. |
| See also |
1987 VW CABRIOLET Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1987 VW CABRIOLET Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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