VOLKSWAGEN GTI 1990: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : GTI | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1989-10-01 - 1992-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V131000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1993-06-11 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-09-15 | Date Added to Database: 1992-09-29 |
| Manufacturers 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 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL: THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 16 VALVE ENGINES AND CALIFORNIAEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS. |
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