THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING, WHICH SERVES AS THE BASE FOR THE FUEL PUMP COULD
— Recall Campaign #91V068000
THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING, WHICH SERVES AS THE BASE FOR THE FUEL PUMP (LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK) COULD DEFORM, RESULTING IN THE FUEL PUMP BECOMING LOOSE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V068000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 22, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V068000 |
| Units affected: | 8,500 |
- Description:
- THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING, WHICH SERVES AS THE BASE FOR THE FUEL PUMP (LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK) COULD DEFORM, RESULTING IN THE FUEL PUMP BECOMING LOOSE.
- Consequeces:
- A LOOSE AND IMPROPERLY SEATED FUEL PUMP CAN CAUSEREDUCED FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS ANDSTALLING OF THE VEHICLE.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE FUEL FILTER.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP FILTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.