Fuel injection system: fuel railRecall 84V-152 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 84V-152 covers 4,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a fuel injection system: fuel rail problem, reported to NHTSA on November 27, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V152000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN USE. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE WILL BE INTERRUPTED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL HOSE FREE OF CHARGE.
*** THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 85V090000.***VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A VEHICLE STALLED IN TRAFFIC WOULD CREATE A SAFETYHAZARD AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1984 to October 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.