Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CONVERTIBLE | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19840801 - 19841001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V152000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19841116 | Date Received by ODI: 19841127 | Date Added to Database: 19841210 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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