Fuel system: fuel pump Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on April 14, 1987. It covers about 278,520 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 87V053000
Reported: Apr 14, 1987
Vehicles: 278,520
Area: Fuel system

The 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.

The risk

Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.

The fix

INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

Contacts

System: fuel pump.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V053000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet	6	1	B
1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet	3	1	B
1987 Volkswagen Cabriolet	11	3	D
1985 Volkswagen Golf	10	6	C
1986 Volkswagen Golf	13	5	C
1987 Volkswagen Golf	4	4	A
1985 Volkswagen Jetta	13	4	A
1986 Volkswagen Jetta	14	3	A
1987 Volkswagen Jetta	19	4	A
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco	0	3	B
1986 Volkswagen Scirocco	2	1	A
1987 Volkswagen Scirocco	9	2	C

Questions

Is the 87V053000 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 87V053000?

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 87V053000 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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