1986 Volkswagen Syncro Recalls

1. Recall Description

   FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.

   Possible Effects

   FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.

   Action

   INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1985-08-01 - 1986-07-01

   Vehicles Affected

   339

2. Recall Description

   USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.

   Possible Effects

   FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL.

   Action

   INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: FUEL TANK.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN TYPE VEHICLES.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1985-08-01 - 1987-01-01

   Vehicles Affected

   15500