Recalls for GOLF VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, Feb 20, 1986
A recall was issued on Feb 20, 1986 for GOLF VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.SYSTEM: FUEL/FMVSS 301. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.