VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : GOLF | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1984-10-01 - 1985-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 86V029000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1986-05-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1986-02-20 | Date Added to Database: 1986-02-26 |
| Manufacturers 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:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 573 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL/FMVSS 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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