Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
FOX
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
91V087000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Replace Fuel Line With Correctly Contoured Fuel Line.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19901001
End Of Manufacture
19910301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2000
Date Owners Notified
19910705
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19910603