NHTSA Recall 92V131000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1992-09-15. An estimated 12,650 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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