1991 VW CORRADO RECALL - #92V058000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 VW CORRADO |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1985 - 6/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
4/24/1992 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/22/1992 |
| # Affected |
358,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. |
| Consequences |
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1991 VW CORRADO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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