VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1986: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V149000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | GTI | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-11-07 | 1986-11-07 | 1986-11-12 |
Production Dates: 1985-10-01 - 1985-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23000
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301
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.
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
