Volkswagen Gti 1986
Model Gti made in 1986 by Volkswagen got 2 consumer complains as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering and suspension. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and visibility. The car has one 1.8l engine.
Model 1986
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/31/28 | 29/40/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 850829 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
86V149000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1985 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 11/07/1986 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/07/1986 | 11/12/1986 | 571 | 301 | |||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel tank/fmvss 301.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
86V029000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 10/01/1984 to 09/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 77000 | 05/19/1986 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 02/20/1986 | 02/26/1986 | 573 | 301 | |||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel tank assembly with a modified unit. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuel/fmvss 301. vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
92V050000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 08/01/1984 to 01/01/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 650000 | 05/29/1992 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 04/14/1992 | 04/20/1992 | |||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace the heater core with an improved heater core. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
08/20/1995 | |||
The steering column slipped out of the sleeve and lost control of the vehicle. please describe. tt | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
11/27/1995 | |||
The shock towers are completely broken. tt |