Recall 92V-131
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1990 to 1992 Volkswagen GTI and 3 other models: Vehicle speed control.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 92V-131
- Reported
- September 15, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- 12,650 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
The risk
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.
The fix
Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: fuel: throttle valve housing.vehicle description: passenger cars with 16 valve engines and californiaemission control systems.
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen GTI 1990 to 1992
- Volkswagen Gli 1990
- Volkswagen Jetta 1991 to 1992
- Volkswagen Passat 1990 to 1992