AUDI CABRIOLET 1990: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : AUDI | Model : CABRIOLET | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1985-07-01 - 1992-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92V058000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-05-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-04-14 | Date Added to Database: 1992-04-24 |
| 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 : 358000 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS. |
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