VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1990: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V058000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1990
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1992-05-22 1992-04-14 1992-04-24

Production Dates: 1985-07-01 - 1992-06-01

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 358000

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.