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Safety recall · 87V052000

Fuel system: tank assembly Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on April 14, 1987. It covers about 15,500 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V052000
Reported
Apr 14, 1987
Vehicles
15,500
Area
Fuel system

The problem

Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling.

The risk

Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engineto stall.

The fix

Install a new fuel tank, containing a redesigned fuel filter, as well as modified control units.

Contacts

System: fuel tank.Vehicle description: van type vehicles.

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 Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V052000.
  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

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1986 Volkswagen Camper02D
1987 Volkswagen Camper04F
1986 Volkswagen Syncro02D
1987 Volkswagen Syncro02D
1986 Volkswagen Vanagon84F
1987 Volkswagen Vanagon137F

Questions

Is the 87V052000 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 87V052000?

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 87V052000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on April 14, 1987. 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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