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1978 VW DASHER Recall - Campaign #83V117000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1978 VW DASHER RECALL - #83V117000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.

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Vehicle 1978 VW DASHER
Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufactured between 9/1/1975 - 8/1/1982
Recalled on 11/23/1983
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 1/18/1984
# Affected 930,000
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
 
Description THE FUEL PUMP MAY STOP FUNCTIONING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAN OCCUR BECAUSE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR IN THE FUSE PANEL MAY OVERHEAT AND INTERRUPT THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT THE FUSE BOX AND ITS CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION, AND CORRECT WHERE NECESSARY. A BYPASS ADAPTER TO THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT WILL BE INSTALLED.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION.SYSTEM: FUEL SYSTEM; ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS FUNCTIONING, THE ENGINE WILLSTALL OR FAIL TO START. A STALLED VEHICLE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THEHIGHWAY.
See also 1978 VW DASHER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
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