1985 Volkswagen Convertible Recalls

1. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL HOSE FREE OF CHARGE.

   Notes

   *** THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 85V090000.***VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF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 Manufacture Dates

   1984-08-01 - 1984-10-01

   Vehicles Affected

   4000