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NHTSARecalled May 10, 1996 · #96V084000

VW/FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

A BUSHING WHICH GUIDES THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD CAN, OVER TIME, DETERIORATE AND CAUSE THE CONTROL ROD TO BIND. A BINDING CONTROL ROD CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN OF THE THROTTLE PLATE TO ITS FULL IDLE POSITION.

Product details

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

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONTROL ROD BUSHING WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION.

View the official CPSC notice