Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #87V053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V053000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 278,520 affected units, FUEL:FUEL PUMP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.

Corrective Action

Install a modified fuel pump and filter.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V053000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

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

Subject: Fuel:fuel pump

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 278,520

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.

Consequence Summary: Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.

Corrective Action: Install a modified fuel pump and filter.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2zky.pepy_mj79

NHTSA ID: 87V053000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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