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NHTSARecalled Feb 20, 1986 · #86V029000

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.

View the official CPSC notice