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1986 VW GTI 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 1986 VW GTI
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 1986 VW GTI Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY

1986 VW GTI Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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