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Volkswagen Convertible

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1985 Volkswagen Convertible

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a modified fuel hose free of charge.

1984 Volkswagen Convertible

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace brake hoses as necessary.

1983 Volkswagen Convertible

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace brake hoses as necessary.

1982 Volkswagen Convertible

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.

1981 Volkswagen Convertible

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.

1980 Volkswagen Convertible

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

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.