1987 VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO Recalls (2)

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.

Campaign:
89V067000 on 05/21/1989
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
07/31/1987 - 11/30/1988
Affected:
300
Defect:
When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position.
Consequence:
Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident.
Correction:
The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced.
Notes:
System: cruise control.vehicle description: van camper type vehicle.

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