Volkswagen · Canada · High
Volkswagen Cabriolet, Scirocco +2 more: Fuel System
Affects Volkswagen Cabriolet, Scirocco, Jetta, Golf · 1985–1987 — about 43K vehicles.
The hazard
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.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational