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1985 VW GOLF Recall - Campaign #86V029000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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
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
 
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
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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