NHTSA Recall 86V149000

NHTSA Campaign Id 86V149000; Date: Nov. 7, 1986

Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Volkswagen Golf;  1986 Volkswagen GTI

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 23,000

Recall Summary:

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.

How to Fix:

Replace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit.

Recall Notes:

System: fuel tank/fmvss 301. Vehicle description: passenger cars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 7, 1986

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.