1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 87V053000Apr 14, 1987278,520 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Volkswagen Cabriolet 1985–1987, Jetta 1985–1987, Golf 1985–1987 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• EA91054Heater core failureClosed · Dec 9, 1991

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