| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : GOLF | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19841001 - 19850901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V029000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19860519 | Date Received by ODI: 19860220 | Date Added to Database: 19860226 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 77000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 573 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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