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1986 VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO

2 recalls, 0 complaints

87V052000 Apr 14, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
15,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
87V051000 Apr 14, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
339 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

No complaints found for this vehicle.

VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO across all model years (1986, 1989).

6 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

VOLKSWAGEN SYNCRO - Year by Year

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