Volkswagen 1985–1986 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled February 20, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V029000 · Volkswagen
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
Units
77,000 units
Description
MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY UNDER THE TEST CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN THE STANDARD. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE CAR IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
What to do
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
Product
Volkswagen GOLF · Volkswagen GTI
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →