What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1987044
- Recall date
- 29 April 1987
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Models
- Cabriolet, Scirocco, Jetta, Golf
- Model years
- 1985 to 1987
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Fuel System
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 42,570
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
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.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1987044.