Volkswagen Scirocco 1986
Model Scirocco made in 1986 by Volkswagen got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding seats. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/25/24 | 25/32/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 3 | 850829 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 24/29/26 | 27/37/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 850829 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/28/25 | 26/36/30 | Regular | $ 750 | 3 | 860403 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1986 | |
| Reference recall 91v201000: a recall on 1987 vw 16v sciroccos' fuel tank. my 1986 16 v scirocco was an early release of the 16v scirocco model; it is actually a 1986 1/2. it is exactly like the 1987 model. i do not understand why my car is not covered by this recall. i have tried to contact the manuf. and i have not had any luck, same with dealer so far. *ak | |||
| Fuel tank has a crack in it. also many of the sciroccos were recalled, but owner's vin was not included. *ak | |||