Delivery: fuel pumpRecall 87V-053 · Volkswagen vehicles

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 87V-053 covers 278,520 Volkswagen vehicles for a delivery: fuel pump problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected278,5204 models

ReportedApr 14, 1987Owners notified Jun 4, 1987

Complaints since31Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.

The risk

FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Cabriolet1985, 1986, 1987

Volkswagen Golf1985, 1986, 1987

Volkswagen Jetta1985, 1986, 1987

Volkswagen Scirocco1985, 1986, 1987

Built from August 1, 1984 to November 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.