Vehicle recall 83V117000 · November 9, 1983
Volkswagen Scirocco, Volkswagen Dasher and 6 more models
The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection.system: fuel system; electric fuel pump.consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start. A stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V117000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 9, 1983
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- January 18, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 930,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Audi 4000 (1980-1981): 1981, 1980
- Audi FOX (1976-1979): 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976
- Isuzu Pickup Truck (1980): 1980
- Volkswagen Convertible (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
- Volkswagen Dasher (1976-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976
- Volkswagen Jetta (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
- Volkswagen Rabbit (1977-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977
- Volkswagen Scirocco (1976-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976
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