Defect Description For Recall
Usage Of Fuel With Reid Pressure Up To 14 Psi Could, Under High Engine Load And High Ambient Temperatures, Lead To Stalling.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
SYNCRO
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
87V052000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Flow Could Become Restricted And Cause The Engineto Stall.
Fix Defect
Install A New Fuel Tank, Containing A Redesigned Fuel Filter, As Well As Modified Control Units.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19850801
End Of Manufacture
19870101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
15500
Date Owners Notified
19870529
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19870414