Volkswagen Scirocco 1985
Model Scirocco made in 1985 by Volkswagen got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one engine.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/25/24 | 25/32/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/25/24 | 25/32/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 84 831 | |
| 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 84 831 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V053000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 11/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 278520 | 06/04/1987 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1987 | 04/21/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a modified fuel pump and filter. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel pump.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system. | |||||||||||||||
| 85V090000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 05/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 20560 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/18/1985 | 07/24/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could fail during high ambient temperatures. this failure is caused by bearing tolerances which do not accommodate temperature expansions. consequence of defect: in the event that the fuel pump fails, it will interrupt the fuel supply to the engine, the vehicle will stall and could cause a traffic hazard on the highway. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A modified fuel pump, hose and clamps will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: fuel pump, inside gas tank. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V152000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 10/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 4000 | 11/16/1984 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/27/1984 | 12/10/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hose connected to the pump located inside the fuel tank may become disconnected when the vehicle is in use. if this happens, the fuel supply to the engine will be interrupted, causing the vehicle to stall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a modified fuel hose free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | *** this recall campaign has been superceded by nhtsa campaign no 85v090000.***vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection systems.system: fuel system; fuel hose.consequences of defect: a vehicle stalled in traffic would create a safetyhazard and could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 0101 | 06/12/2001 | 621613 | Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt | 09/27/2001 | |