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1991 Volkswagen Passat Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.

    Possible Effects

    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.

    Action

    REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.

    Notes

    SYSTEM: FUEL: THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 16 VALVE ENGINES AND CALIFORNIAEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1989-10-01 - 1992-06-01

    Vehicles Affected

    12650

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