Vehicle speed controlRecall 92V-131 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 92V-131 covers 12,650 Volkswagen vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V131000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
The risk
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.
The fix
REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.
SYSTEM: FUEL: THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 16 VALVE ENGINES AND CALIFORNIAEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS.
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, 1989 to June 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.