VOLKSWAGENCABRIOLET
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1985 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIOLET recalls

There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.

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NHTSA recall campaigns1
NHTSA consumer complaints6
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · 1
Campaign 87V053000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Feb 4, 1988
Summary

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

Risk

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

Remedy

INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

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