Volkswagen Syncro 1986
Model Syncro made in 1986 by Volkswagen got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1986
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V052000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1985 to 01/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 15500 | 05/29/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1987 | 05/06/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Usage of fuel with reid pressure up to 14 psi could, under high engine load and high ambient temperatures, lead to stalling. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel flow could become restricted and cause the engineto stall. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V051000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1985 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 339 | 12/10/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1987 | 05/06/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel tank filler neck pipe may not seat properly in the fuel tank opening. also, the sending unit cover may be deformed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel could escape, creating the potential for a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a redesigned filler neck pipe and replace the sending unit gasket. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank.vehicle description: van type vehicles. | |||||||||||||||