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NHTSARecalled Sep 15, 1992 · #92V131000

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE. 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.

Product details

Product
FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.

View the official CPSC notice