Recall
Volkswagen Cabriolet — 87V053000
NHTSA ID
87V053000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Cabriolet
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1987-04-14
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Units Affected
278,520
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.