Volkswagen Jetta Recall 87V053: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 87V053, reported April 14, 1987, 278,520 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V053VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Problem: FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Risk: FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy: INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH A DUAL FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.