Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V090000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V090000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 20,560 affected units, FUEL:FUEL PUMP, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

A modified fuel pump, hose and clamps will be installed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V090000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1985-07-18T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel pump

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 20,560

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: A modified fuel pump, hose and clamps will be installed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kd8c_ibke_m3bj

NHTSA ID: 85V090000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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