Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 91V-087 · 1991 Volkswagen FOX
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 91V-087 covers 2,000 1991 Volkswagen FOX for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V087000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
REPLACE FUEL LINE WITH CORRECTLY CONTOURED FUEL LINE.
SYSTEM: METAL FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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.