Recall
Volkswagen Golf — 86V149000
NHTSA ID
86V149000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1986-11-07
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
23,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.