Vehicle recall 85V090000 · July 18, 1985
1985 Volkswagen Scirocco
The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could fail during high ambient temperatures.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could fail during high ambient temperatures. This failure is caused by bearing tolerances which do not accommodate temperature expansions. Consequence of defect: in the event that the fuel pump fails, it will interrupt the fuel supply to the engine, the vehicle will stall and could cause a traffic hazard on the highway.
- Remedy
- A modified fuel pump, hose and clamps will be installed.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: fuel pump, inside gas tank.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V090000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 18, 1985
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20,560
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Scirocco (1985): 1985
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