NHTSA Recall 86V149000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1986-11-07. An estimated 23,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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