NHTSA Recall 92V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V058000; Date: Apr. 14, 1992
Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Volkswagen Cabrio; 1992 Volkswagen Cabrio; 1990 Volkswagen Cabriolet; 1989 Volkswagen Corrado; 1990 Volkswagen Corrado; 1991 Volkswagen Corrado; 1992 Volkswagen Corrado; 1990 Volkswagen FOX; 1991 Volkswagen FOX; 1992 Volkswagen FOX; 1993 Volkswagen FOX; 1988 Volkswagen Golf; 1989 Volkswagen Golf; 1990 Volkswagen Golf; 1991 Volkswagen Golf; 1992 Volkswagen Golf; 1988 Volkswagen Jetta; 1989 Volkswagen Jetta; 1990 Volkswagen Jetta; 1991 Volkswagen Jetta; 1992 Volkswagen Jetta; 1993 Volkswagen Passat; 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon; 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 358,000
Recall Summary:
The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.
How to Fix:
Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel lines. Vehicle description:passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 22, 1992
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