NHTSA Recall 91V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 91V087000; Date: Jun. 3, 1991
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Volkswagen FOX
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 2,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace fuel line with correctly contoured fuel line.
Recall Notes:
System: metal fuel line. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 5, 1991
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