1985 Volkswagen SCIROCCOVolkswagen Scirocco 1985

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 26794 [USA]: Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
    Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
    install a modified fuel pump and filter.
    system: fuel pump.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system.

  • Recall 31197 [USA]: Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: fuel pump, inside gas tank.
    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.
    a modified fuel pump, hose and clamps will be installed.
    vehicle description: passenger cars. System: fuel pump, inside gas tank.

  • Recall 1992149 [Canada]: Structure
    Corrosion due to road salt may prevent the hood latch and the safety catch from working properly. This could result in hood fly-up while the vehicle is in motion resulting in obscured driver vision and a possible crash. Correction: owners of affected vehicles will be advised by mail regarding the necessity for periodic lubrication of the engine hood latch mechanism. Dealers will be advised to lubricate the engine hood mechanism whenever an affected vehicle is being serviced.

  • Recall 1987044 [Canada]: Fuel supply
    The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. This could cause the vehicle to stall posing a threat to traffic safety. Correction: a modified fuel pump and filter will be installed.

  • Recall 1985087 [Canada]: The bearing tolerances in the fuel transfer pump may not always sufficiently accomodate temperature expansion. if this happens
    The bearing tolerances in the fuel transfer pump may not always sufficiently accomodate temperature expansion. If this happens, the fuel supply to the engine will be interrupted, causing the vehicle to stall. A vehicle stalling on the road could pose a significant threat to traffic safety.

  • Recall 1984152 [Canada]: The fuel hose at the transfer pump,located inside the fuel tank, can loosen and become disconnected, causing interuption of th
    The fuel hose at the transfer pump,located inside the fuel tank, can loosen and become disconnected, causing interuption of the fuel supply to the engine. Consequently, vehicle stalling will occur and under certain striving conditions, the potential for a safety hazard could exist. Note:this recall superseded by recall no. V85087 (code nq)

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 0101 - SEATS: Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt

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