Recall campaign87V053000
Recall 87V053000: 1985–1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet and 3 other models
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
- Report received
- Apr 14, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen of america,inc
- Potentially affected
- 278,520vehicles
- Model years
- 1985–1987
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
Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
Possible consequence
Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
Remedy
Install a modified fuel pump and filter.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet6 complaints
- 1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet3 complaints
- 1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet11 complaints
- 1985 Volkswagen Golf10 complaints
- 1986 Volkswagen Golf13 complaints
- 1987 Volkswagen Golf4 complaints
- 1985 Volkswagen Jetta13 complaints
- 1986 Volkswagen Jetta14 complaints
- 1987 Volkswagen Jetta18 complaints
- 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco0 complaints
- 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco2 complaints
- 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco9 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.