Storage: tank assemblyRecall 86V-029 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 86V-029 covers 77,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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.
The fix
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
SYSTEM: FUEL/FMVSS 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1984 to September 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.