1987 Volkswagen Scirocco
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco. Newest first.
A crack can develop in the fuel tank adjacent to a seam weld in the rear of the tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel can leak from the cracked fuel tank which couldcatch fire in the presence of a source of ignition.
Remedy
Check vehicle with a specially designed tool for the presence of a fuel tank crack, and replace fuel tank if defect IS found.
Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
Remedy
Install a modified fuel pump and filter.
Owner complaints
9 complaints
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- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
My car began leaking gas recently. When I looked under the car I could see (and I have witnesses) that gas IS running down the side of the gas tank when I fill the tank up. I found out from speaking to scirocco owners online that many experienced the same problem, and showed me the recall on the…
My car began leaking gas recently. When I looked under the car I could see (and I have witnesses) that gas IS running down the side of the gas tank when I fill the tank up. I found out from speaking to scirocco owners online that many experienced the same problem, and showed me the recall on the defective gas tank listed on nhtsa.dot.gov. I then took the car to a volkswagen (VW) dealer to inspect it. rich at the VW dealer in burlington, nj looked at the bottom of the car said "the leak could be from anywhere since I see rust on the bottom of the car, I don't know exactly where the leak IS coming from, but I replace everything under the car for $2100. I then notified VW USA about this problem and recall and asked them to remove and test the gas tank for leakage. VW USA refuses to acknowledge a recall campaign on my vehicle, and they refuse to remove and test the gas tank for leakage, and replacement!! please note: I have the memo that va sent to dealerships in 1991, and it clearly states what must be done to test and replace the gas tank. It includes removing the tank to test it and all the replacement parts that must be installed with this job. I will be glad to fax it to you for your records. the bottom line IS that VW USA denies any responsibility or knowledge of this problem/recall and will not even remove, test and replace the gas tank, and I am in a very dangerous situation with gas leaking. My car can catch on fire or explode. I need help to resolve this issue as soon as possible as this IS a serious danger to myself and others. Please help ! *la
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train
Contacted VW dealership after being notified repeatedly by vwoa to get the tank replaced and they refused to change it after having the car for a day and putting 30 miles on it...am I going to blow up now? also..circlips in transmission casing made the transmission grenade and had to be replaced. *nlm' **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734286
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Manual transmission
No summary. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Contacted VW dealership after being notified repeatedly by vwoa to get the tank replaced and they refused to change it after having the car for a day and putting 30 miles on it...am I going to blow up now?> also... Circlips in transmission casing make the transmission grenade and have to be replaced.
- Power train › Manual transmission
The VW transmission, known as the 020, on the 16V models are garbage. Ring gear rivits shear and are punched through the housing destroying the unit completely. I have gone through five and have seen several other owners fall victom to this poorly manufactured part. VW claims no responsibility and owners are left to fix their cars out of pocket.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly · Power train › Automatic transmission
I own 2 1987 VW sciroccos, both have had sudden and catostrophic transmission failure which completly destroyed the transmissions, both locked up on the road and nearly caused horrific accidents. This problem exists in several models with this type of transmission and has been ignored by VW and…
I own 2 1987 VW sciroccos, both have had sudden and catostrophic transmission failure which completly destroyed the transmissions, both locked up on the road and nearly caused horrific accidents. This problem exists in several models with this type of transmission and has been ignored by VW and vwoa. This car also has a leaking fuel tank which I have tried to have repaired but the dealers refuse to even confirm the problem. I have been in contact with large groups of VW owners with these problems, and the results from dealer inspections or just complete lack of them due to the dealers not wanting to make the repairs. It IS time to go after these people with the same swift action that was taken with firestone and ford before someone IS killed. I am going back to the VW owners group and have them send you information as well. If there IS an address where we can complain, please advise.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
All three of these transmission failures cost me a total of $2700 due to the fact that 2 clips were taken out of the design. these two clips would have cost the mfgr about $0.50 or so and cost me alot more than that
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Dealer denied that the gas tank was defective and stated they were too busy and to come back in a week or more. gas tank was indeed leaking fuel. nlm
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notice (91v-201), dealer refused repair and consumer had to go to other repair shop to remedy leakage. *mjs
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 621613Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting.
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