NHTSARecalled Aug 4, 1986 · #86V103000
FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:UNKNOWN TYPE:DISTRIBUTOR
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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MISADJUSTMENT OF FUEL DISTRIBUTOR ALLOWS FUEL TO ESCAPE AND BE ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WITH THE FUEL ABSORBED BY THE AIR FILTER AND AN ENGINE BACKFIRE ON RESTART, THIS FUEL COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Product details
- Product
- FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:UNKNOWN TYPE:DISTRIBUTOR
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
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What you should do
INSTALLATION OF AN AIR FILTER MODIFICATION KIT TO PRECLUDE FUEL LEAKS.