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Safety recall · 83V117000

Fuel system: fuel injection system Audi, Isuzu, Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on November 9, 1983. It covers about 930,000 vehicles across 29 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
83V117000
Reported
Nov 9, 1983
Vehicles
930,000
Area
Fuel system

The problem

The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.

The fix

Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection.System: fuel system; electric fuel pump.Consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start. A stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Audi, Isuzu, Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 83V117000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 83V117000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 83V117000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 83V117000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on November 9, 1983. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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