Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #86V103000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V103000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 80,710 affected units, FUEL:FUEL INJECTION:UNKNOWN TYPE:DISTRIBUTOR, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Misadjustment of fuel distributor allows fuel to escape and be absorbed by the air filter. consequence of defect: with the fuel absorbed by the air filter and an engine backfire on restart, this fuel could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action

Installation of an air filter modification kit to preclude fuel leaks.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V103000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1986-08-04T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel:fuel injection:unknown type:distributor
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 80,710

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Misadjustment of fuel distributor allows fuel to escape and be absorbed by the air filter. consequence of defect: with the fuel absorbed by the air filter and an engine backfire on restart, this fuel could ignite and result in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Installation of an air filter modification kit to preclude fuel leaks.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dawq_4kyk_hnut
NHTSA ID: 86V103000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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