2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1986 Volkswagen Syncro.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall date: 1987-04-14
USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.
FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL.
INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS.
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Recall date: 1987-04-14
FUEL TANK FILLER NECK PIPE MAY NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE FUEL TANK OPENING. ALSO, THE SENDING UNIT COVER MAY BE DEFORMED.
FUEL COULD ESCAPE, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE.
INSTALL A REDESIGNED FILLER NECK PIPE AND REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT GASKET.
Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.