Recall 85V090000: 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco

Report received

Jul 18, 1985

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

20,560vehicles

Model years

1985

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints