Defect Description For Recall
The Venturi Tube Located In The Throttle Valve Housing Can Become Loose And Fall Against The Throttle Plate.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
GLI
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
92V131000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Replace The Press-Fit Venturi Tube With A Thread Type Tube.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19891001
End Of Manufacture
19920601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
12650
Date Owners Notified
19930611
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19920915