1987 Volkswagen Scirocco Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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.

• 91V201000Nov 18, 199151,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
  Covers: Volkswagen Scirocco 1987–1988, Cabriolet 1987–1990

  Reported issue: A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.

  Possible consequence: Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect is found.

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• 87V053000Apr 14, 1987278,520 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
  Covers: Volkswagen Scirocco 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.

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