MORE FUEL THAN PERMITTED BY FMVSS 301 MAY ESCAPE FROM THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
— Recall Campaign #86V149000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 23,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
86V149000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 07, 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 86V149000 |
| Units affected: | 23,000 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.