Volkswagen Scirocco (1985): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 85V090000 · Jul 18, 1985 · Volkswagen of America,inc
20,560
vehicles affected
20,560
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V090000
- Date
- Jul 18, 1985
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 20,560
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Fuel pump
- Model years
- 1985
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE FUEL PUMP LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK COULD FAIL DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS FAILURE IS CAUSED BY BEARING TOLERANCES WHICH DO NOT ACCOMMODATE TEMPERATURE EXPANSIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT THAT THE FUEL PUMP FAILS, IT WILL INTERRUPT THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AND COULD CAUSE A TRAFFIC HAZARD ON THE HIGHWAY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Scirocco | 1985 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V090000?
1 model: Volkswagen Scirocco (1985), about 20,560 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V090000?
A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP, HOSE AND CLAMPS WILL BE INSTALLED.
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.