Date: Wed, 19 Apr 1995 18:02:53 +0000
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: "Harry Yates" <hyates@bcit.bc.ca>
Subject: Safety Recall RV 1990/91 Vanagon/Syncros
Hi Folks. I just received a recall notice int he mail when I got
home today. I thought I would record this for the list...
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March 1995
Subject: Safety Recall RV
Replace Fuel Injectors and Components
Dear Volkswagen Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the
Canadian Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Volkswagen has determined that a defect which relates to motor
vehicle safety exists is some 1990/91 model Volkswagen and Syncro
vehicles. Our records indicate that your vehicle is affected by this
voluntary recall action.
DEFECT DESCRIPTION
Volkswagen has determined that the engine's fuel injectors may not
have been properly sealed against outside influence. In high
humidity, moisture could enter the injector(s) and cause intermittent
interruption of an injector's electrical operation, resulting in cold
start difficulties and/or engine miss.
REMEDY
Your Volkswagen service technician will replace the engine's fuel
injectors, including the connecting fuel distribution rails, fuel
lines, hoses and clamps.
YOUR ACTION
Please contact the Service Department of your authorized Volkswagen
dealer for an appointment to have the necessary work performed as
soon as possible. The repair will take approximately two hours and
will, of course, be free of charge. Necessary instructions and an
initial parts supply have been sent to all Volkswagen dealers.
PRECAUTION
In the event you experience engine miss prior to having your vehicle
repaired, please contact your nearest Volkswagen dealer without
delay. For your convenience, we have included a listing of the
Volkswagen dealers located within your province.
We regret any inconvenience this matter may cause; however, as part
of our commitment to ensure your safety and maintain your
satisfaction with our project, we would like to repair your vehicle
as soon as possible.
Thank you for driving a Volkswagen.
Sincerely,
blah blah
Volkswagen Canada Inc,
1940 Eglinton Avenue East,
Scarborough, Ontario
M1L 2M2
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Already called the dealer. The parts should arrive within the next
two weeks. Cool. New injectors for free. That will cost VW some
pennies (profits ??).
Harry.
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Harry Yates Internet: hyates@bcit.bc.ca Burnaby, BC
'90 Syncro Westfalia
'87 Golf Diesel