Recall 91V-087
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1991 Volkswagen Fox: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 91V-087
- Reported
- June 3, 1991
- Vehicles affected
- 2,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Metal fuel lines with an incorrect contour were installed in the engine compartment. The incorrect contour can cause the metal fuel line to rub against the intake manifold.
The risk
Prolonged rubbing of the fuel line against the intakemanifold could cause a fuel line leak, and result in an engine compartment fireif the leaking fuel line is exposed to a source of ignition.
The fix
Replace fuel line with correctly contoured fuel line.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: metal fuel line.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Fox 1991