Recall
Volkswagen Golf — 86V029000
NHTSA ID
86V029000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-02-20
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
77,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.