VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1985: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V029000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | GOLF | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-05-19 | 1986-02-20 | 1986-02-26 |
Production Dates: 1984-10-01 - 1985-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 77000
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 573
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
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.
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
SYSTEM: FUEL/FMVSS 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
