Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Volkswagen Convertible and 1 more
Reported Nov 27, 19844,000 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Aug 1, 1984 – Oct 1, 1984
The defect
The hose connected to the pump located inside the fuel tank may become disconnected when the vehicle IS in use. If this happens, the fuel supply to the engine will be interrupted, causing the vehicle to stall.
The remedy
The dealer will install a modified fuel hose free of charge.
*** this recall campaign has been superceded by nhtsa campaign no 85v090000.***vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection systems.system: fuel system; fuel hose.consequences of defect: a vehicle stalled in traffic would create a safetyhazard and could result in an accident.