Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 91V-064 · 1991 Volkswagen Jetta
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 91V-064 covers 550 1991 Volkswagen Jetta for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LOCK NUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD FOR THE OPERATING SERVO MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE.
The risk
INADEQUATE TORQUE OF THE LOCK NUT COULD ALLOW THE RODADJUSTMENT TO CHANGE. THIS COULD INCREASE THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED, AND POSSIBLYINCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE WITH A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
CHECK AND ASSURE PROPER LOCK NUT TORQUE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD.
SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; CALIFORNIA MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISECONTROL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1990 to March 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.