Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : CORRADO | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19891001 - 19911001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V068000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910509 | Date Received by ODI: 19910422 | Date Added to Database: 19910425 |
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:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
A LOOSE AND IMPROPERLY SEATED FUEL PUMP CAN CAUSEREDUCED FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS ANDSTALLING OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL FILTER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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