Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #86V029000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V029000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 77,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Replace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V029000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1986-02-20T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel tank assembly

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 77,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Replace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fugg.kt4m-x9gp

NHTSA ID: 86V029000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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