The 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet has 2 recalls, both involving fuel delivery failures that can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, creating a hazard for surrounding traffic.
In one case, the fuel transfer pump can bind up in high temperatures, cutting off fuel to the engine without warning. The other involves an in-tank fuel pump that can seize in hot weather because a very fine mesh filter restricts fuel flow too severely, with the same result: the engine loses power and the vehicle stops on the road.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may seize in hot weather because the fine mesh filter restricts fuel flow, causing the engine to stall.
What the fix does
A modified fuel pump and filter assembly will be installed to restore normal fuel flow.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel transfer pump's internal bearings may not have enough clearance to handle temperature expansion, interrupting fuel supply to the engine and causing stalling.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
