Volkswagen 1991 Fuel System, Gasoline recall
Recalled June 3, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V087000 · Volkswagen
Hazard
PROLONGED RUBBING OF THE FUEL LINE AGAINST THE INTAKEMANIFOLD COULD CAUSE A FUEL LINE LEAK, AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIREIF THE LEAKING FUEL LINE IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL LINE WITH CORRECTLY CONTOURED FUEL LINE.
Units
2,000 units
Description
METAL FUEL LINES WITH AN INCORRECT CONTOUR WERE INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE INCORRECT CONTOUR CAN CAUSE THE METAL FUEL LINE TO RUB AGAINST THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
What to do
REPLACE FUEL LINE WITH CORRECTLY CONTOURED FUEL LINE.
Product
Volkswagen FOX
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →