1986 Volkswagen Scirocco Recalls

1 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1986 Volkswagen Scirocco.

NHTSA Recall 87V053000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Recall date: 1987-04-14

Defect Summary

FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.

Safety Risk

FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.

Remedy

INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.