Volkswagen 1990–1992 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled September 15, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V131000 · Volkswagen
Hazard
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.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.
Units
12,650 units
Description
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
What to do
REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.
Product
Volkswagen GLI · Volkswagen GTI · Volkswagen JETTA · Volkswagen PASSAT
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →