Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : PASSAT | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19891001 - 19920601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V131000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930611 | Date Received by ODI: 19920915 | Date Added to Database: 19920929 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12650 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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