1985 Volkswagen Scirocco Recalls

1. Recall Description

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

   Possible Effects

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

   Action

   INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

   Notes

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

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1984-08-01 - 1986-11-01

   Vehicles Affected

   278520

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   *** THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 85V090000.***VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF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

3. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP, INSIDE GAS TANK.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1984-08-01 - 1985-05-01

   Vehicles Affected

   20560