MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY UNDER THE TEST CONDITIONS
— Recall Campaign #86V029000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 77,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
86V029000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 20, 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 86V029000 |
| Units affected: | 77,000 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL/FMVSS 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.