1987 VW SYNCRO RECALL - #87V052000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1987 VW SYNCRO |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1985 - 1/1/1987 |
| Recalled on |
5/6/1987 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/29/1987 |
| # Affected |
15,500 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING. |
| Consequences |
FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES. |
| See also |
1987 VW SYNCRO Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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