Recall 86V149000: 1986 Volkswagen GTI and 1 other model

Report received

Nov 7, 1986

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

23,000vehicles

Model years

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. Consequence of defect: cars are not in compliance with fmvss 301.

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.

• 1986 Volkswagen Golf13 complaints
• 1986 Volkswagen GTI2 complaints