1991 VW JETTA RECALL - #92V131000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 VW JETTA |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1989 - 6/1/1992 |
| Recalled on |
9/29/1992 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/11/1993 |
| # Affected |
12,650 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: FUEL: THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 16 VALVE ENGINES AND CALIFORNIAEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS. |
| See also |
1991 VW JETTA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1991 VW JETTA Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, LINKAGES
1991 VW JETTA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1991 VW JETTA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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