AUDI FOX 1991: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : AUDI | Model : FOX | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1990-10-01 - 1991-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V087000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-07-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-06-03 | Date Added to Database: 1991-06-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2000 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE FUEL LINE WITH CORRECTLY CONTOURED FUEL LINE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: METAL FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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