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Campaign 87V-052

Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling

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Defect summary

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.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 87V052000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 9, of which 3 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 87V-052
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
VolkswagenCamper1986 to 19870
VolkswagenSyncro1986 to 19870
VolkswagenVanagon1986 to 19879
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.