FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS
— Recall Campaign #89V006000
FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 35,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V006000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 17, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V006000 |
| Units affected: | 35,000 |
- Description:
- FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Consequeces:
- FUEL DRIPPING ONTO HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS COULD CAUSE ANENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- 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.