Volkswagen Vanagon Recall 87V052: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 87V052, reported April 14, 1987, 15,500 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V052VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem: USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.
Risk: 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.