Volkswagen Golf Recall 86V149: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

NHTSA campaign 86V149, reported November 7, 1986, 23,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V149VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem: 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.
Risk
Remedy: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
Notes: SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Volkswagen Golf	1986
Volkswagen GTI	1986