Safety Recall NHTSA · 89V006000 Reported January 17, 1989

Fuel:fuel systems

Q: What is recall 89V006000?

NHTSA recall 89V006000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on January 17, 1989. It addresses: Fuel:fuel systems. The recall affects approximately 35,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 35,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

89V006000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

35,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 17, 1989

Defect Summary

Fuel injection seals may harden, due to high temperature and alcohol in some fuels, and allow fuel to escape into the engine compartment.

Safety Consequence

Fuel dripping onto hot engine components could cause anengine compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Replace engines fuel injector seals with improved seals plus improvements designed to better insulate the engine against fire risk.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 89V006000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 89V006000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 89V006000?

NHTSA recall 89V006000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on January 17, 1989. It addresses: Fuel:fuel systems. The recall affects approximately 35,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 89V006000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.