Recall 86V029000: 1985–1986 Volkswagen Golf and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 20, 1986

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

77,000vehicles

Model years

1985–1986

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

Replace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1985 Volkswagen Golf10 complaints
• 1986 Volkswagen Golf13 complaints
• 1985 Volkswagen GTI2 complaints
• 1986 Volkswagen GTI2 complaints