Volkswagen 1986 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled November 7, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V149000 · Volkswagen
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
Units
23,000 units
Description
MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CARS ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 301.
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 →