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NHTSARecalled Dec 8, 1977 · #77V214000

FUEL:CARBURETOR:SINGLE:OTHER PART

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE VACUUM LINE CONNECTING THE CARBURETOR AND THE THERMO VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION MAY PREVENT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE PLATE FROM RETURNING TO ITS IDLE POSITION.

Product details

Product
FUEL:CARBURETOR:SINGLE:OTHER PART
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VACUUM HOSE WITH A LONGER VERSION HOSE, REROUTING AND SECURING IT, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

View the official CPSC notice