Recall
Volkswagen Scirocco — 85V090000
NHTSA ID
85V090000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-07-18
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Units Affected
20,560
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FUEL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD FAIL DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY BEARING TOLERANCES WHICH DO NOT ACCOMMODATE TEMPERATURE EXPANSIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILS, IT WILL INTERRUPT THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND COULD CAUSE A TRAFFIC HAZARD ON THE HIGHWAY.
Remedy
A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.