1990-1992 Volkswagen GLI, Volkswagen GTI and others recall: vehicle speed control

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on September 15, 1992. It covers about 12,650 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 12,650
reported: Sep 15, 1992
owners notified: Jun 11, 1993
related complaints: 17

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
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.
Remedy: Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.

Recall number 92V131000

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen GLI 1990 1990
Volkswagen GTI 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992
Volkswagen Jetta 1991-1992 1991 1992
Volkswagen Passat 1990-1992 1990 1991 1992

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about acceleration problems.

1990 Volkswagen GLI 1990 Volkswagen GTI 1991 Volkswagen GTI 1992 Volkswagen GTI 1991 Volkswagen Jetta 1992 Volkswagen Jetta 1990 Volkswagen Passat 1991 Volkswagen Passat 1992 Volkswagen Passat

Questions about recall 92V131000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1992 Volkswagen GLI, Volkswagen GTI and others vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 92V131000, reported on September 15, 1992, covers about 12,650 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 92V131000?

Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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