1986 VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 87V051000 on 05/05/1987
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1985 - 06/30/1986
- Affected:
- 339
- Defect:
- Fuel tank filler neck pipe may not seat properly in the fuel tank opening. also, the sending unit cover may be deformed.
- Consequence:
- Fuel could escape, creating the potential for a fire.
- Correction:
- Install a redesigned filler neck pipe and replace the sending unit gasket.
- Notes:
- System: fuel tank.vehicle description: van type vehicles.
- Campaign:
- 87V052000 on 05/05/1987
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
- Manufactured:
- 07/31/1985 - 12/31/1986
- Affected:
- 15,500
- Defect:
- Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.
- Consequence:
- Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engineto stall.
- Correction:
- Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.
- Notes:
- System: fuel tank.vehicle description: van type vehicles.
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