1985 VW CONVERTIBLE RECALL - #84V152000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : FUEL RAIL
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 VW CONVERTIBLE |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 10/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
12/10/1984 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
11/16/1984 |
| # Affected |
4,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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*** THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 85V090000.***VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF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. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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