Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V058000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-04-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V058000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
358,000
Reported to NHTSA
1992-04-14
Owners notified
1992-05-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

24 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen Cabrio1992 1991
Volkswagen Cabriolet1990
Volkswagen Corrado1992 1991 1990 1989
Volkswagen FOX1993 1992 1991 1990
Volkswagen Golf1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
Volkswagen Jetta1992 1991 1990 1989 1988
Volkswagen Passat1993
Volkswagen Vanagon1991 1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.