| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : GOLF | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 19851001 - 19851201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V149000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19861107 | Date Received by ODI: 19861107 | Date Added to Database: 19861112 |
| 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: 23000 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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: 571 | 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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