Possible Stalling Due To Restricted Fuel Flow (87V052000)

POSSIBLE STALLING DUE TO RESTRICTED FUEL FLOW

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Models: 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon

1987 Volkswagen Quantum/Quantum Syncro

1987 Volkswagen Vanagon

Number of Affected Vehicles: 15500

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1985 AUG

Ending Date of Manufacture: 1987 JAN

Van type vehicles.

SYSTEM

Fuel tank.

FAULT

Does not meet specs, Material, Heat treatment

DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT

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

CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT

Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engine to stall.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.