Vehicle recall 84V152000 · November 27, 1984
Volkswagen Convertible and Scirocco
The hose connected to the pump located inside the fuel tank may become disconnected when the vehicle is in use.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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- *** this recall campaign has been superceded by NHTSA campaign no 85V090000.***vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection systems.system: fuel system; fuel hose.consequences of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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V152000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 27, 1984
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- November 16, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Convertible (1985): 1985
- Volkswagen Scirocco (1985): 1985
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