1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 86V029000
| Auto Recall Date: |
FEB 20, 1986 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
77000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
FEB 20, 1986
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
77000
Model Affected
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1985 Volkswagen Golf Defect Summary:
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.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED UNIT.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
77000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 87V053000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 14, 1987 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
278520
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 1987
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
278520
Model Affected
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1985 Volkswagen Golf Defect Summary:
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy:
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
278520
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 84V137000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 30, 1984 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
575
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 30, 1984
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
575
Model Affected
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1985 Volkswagen Golf Defect Summary:
A DEFECT HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE ASSEMBLY OF SOME MASTER BRAKE CYLINDERS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INTERNAL PARTS OF THE MASTER CYLINDER (PISTON CUPS) MAY HAVE BEEN INTERCHANGED.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
575
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 06E018000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 01, 2006 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
266
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 01, 2006
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
266
Model Affected
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1985 Volkswagen Golf Defect Summary:
CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
Defect Consequence:
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
266
Notes:
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 171.611.701B
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 92V050000
| Auto Recall Date: |
APR 14, 1992 |
| Vehicle Component: |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
650000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 1992
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
650000
Model Affected
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1985 Volkswagen Golf Defect Summary:
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Defect Consequence:
THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
650000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V031000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAR 25, 1985 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected |
GOLF |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
21000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAR 25, 1985
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
21000
Model Affected
1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
1985 Volkswagen Golf Defect Summary:
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT PROPERLY LOCK DURING SUDDEN HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION OR IMPACT DUE TO THE INTERFERENCE OF TWO POSITIONING TABS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETAIN THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SUBJECTING THEM TO POSSIBLE INJURY IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS AND MODIFY THE RETRACTOR POSITIONING TABS.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
21000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC