THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE
— Recall Campaign #92V131000
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 12,650 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
92V131000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | September 15, 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 92V131000 |
| Units affected: | 12,650 |
- Description:
- THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
- Consequeces:
- 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.