Volkswagen Syncro 1987
Model Syncro made in 1987 by Volkswagen got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control.
Model 1987
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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V067000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1987 to 12/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 300 | 06/08/1989 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 05/01/1989 | 05/22/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | When using the cruise control the accelerator cable tension may allow the cable to sag and become entangled with the water pipe bracket impeding its return to idle position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure to return to idle position could lead to anaccident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The present accelerator cable bracket will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control.vehicle description: van camper type vehicle. | |||||||||||||||