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1985 VW CONVERTIBLE Recall - Campaign #84V152000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1985 VW CONVERTIBLE RECALL - #84V152000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM : FUEL RAIL

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.

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Vehicle 1985 VW CONVERTIBLE
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufactured between 8/1/1984 - 10/1/1984
Recalled on 12/10/1984
Influenced by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Owners Notified on 11/16/1984
# Affected 4,000
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
 
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.
Consequences
Corrective 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Notes *** THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO 85V090000.***VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; FUEL HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF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.
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