NHTSA recall 92V131000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 92V131000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1992-09-15 |
| Owners notified | 1993-06-11 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Units potentially affected | 12650 |
What is wrong
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
What can happen
THE VENTURI TUBE CAN PARTIALLY BLOCK THE THROTTLE PLATEAND PREVENT IT FROM RETURNING TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION, RESULTING IN UNWANTEDENGINE SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN A FORWARD OR REVERSE GEAR.
The remedy
REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL: THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 16 VALVE ENGINES AND CALIFORNIAEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS.
| 1990 VOLKSWAGEN GLI | Built 1989-10-01 to 1992-06-01. |
|---|---|
| 1990 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | Built 1989-10-01 to 1992-06-01. |
| 1991 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | Built 1989-10-01 to 1992-06-01. |
| 1992 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | Built 1989-10-01 to 1992-06-01. |
| 1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 1989-10-01 to 1992-06-01. |
| 1992 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | Built 1989-10-01 to 1992-06-01. |
| 1990 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | Built 1989-10-01 to 1992-06-01. |
| 1991 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | Built 1989-10-01 to 1992-06-01. |
| 1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | Built 1989-10-01 to 1992-06-01. |
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