Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #87V052000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V052000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 15,500 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.

Corrective Action

Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V052000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1987-04-14T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly:tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 15,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.

Consequence Summary: Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engineto stall.

Corrective Action: Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-en59~6iks-h5vp

NHTSA ID: 87V052000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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