Volkswagen Cabriolet, Golf, Jetta, Scirocco (1985-1987): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 87V053000 · Apr 14, 1987 · Volkswagen of America,inc
278,520
vehicles affected
278,520
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 87V053000
- Date
- Apr 14, 1987
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 278,520
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Fuel pump
- Model years
- 1985-1987
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
What can happen
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Cabriolet | 1985-1987 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 1985-1987 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 1985-1987 |
| Volkswagen | Scirocco | 1985-1987 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 87V053000?
4 models: Volkswagen Cabriolet (1985-1987), Volkswagen Golf (1985-1987), Volkswagen Jetta (1985-1987) and 1 more, about 278,520 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 87V053000?
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
What can happen?
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.