1985 VW GOLF RECALL - #86V029000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 VW GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1984 - 9/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
2/26/1986 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
5/19/1986 |
| # Affected |
77,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL/FMVSS 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1985 VW GOLF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1985 VW GOLF Recall for SEAT BELTS
1985 VW GOLF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1985 VW GOLF Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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