Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 92V-058 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 92V-058 covers 358,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V058000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
The fix
REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.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 July 1, 1985 to July 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.