Storage: tank assemblyRecall 86V-149 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 86V-149 covers 23,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
What's wrong
The problem
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.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
SYSTEM: FUEL TANK/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.
2 models
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1985 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.