Delivery: fuel pumpRecall 85V-090 · 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 85V-090 covers 20,560 1985 Volkswagen Scirocco for a delivery: fuel pump problem, reported to NHTSA on July 18, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP, INSIDE GAS TANK.
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 May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.