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NHTSA recall 83V117000

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Audi 4000 and 7 more

Reported Nov 9, 1983930,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Sep 1, 1975 – Aug 1, 1982

The defect

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.

The remedy

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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Audi 4000
19801981
Audi Fox
1976197719781979
Isuzu Pickup Truck
1980
Volkswagen Convertible
198019811982
Volkswagen Dasher
19761977197819791980
Volkswagen Jetta
198019811982
Volkswagen Rabbit
1977197819791980
Volkswagen Scirocco
1976197719781979198019811982

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.