Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : JETTA | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19840801 - 19861101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V053000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870604 | Date Received by ODI: 19870414 | Date Added to Database: 19870421 |
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: 278520 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW. |
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Consequence:
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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