1991 VW FOX RECALL - #91V087000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
METAL FUEL LINES WITH AN INCORRECT CONTOUR WERE INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE INCORRECT CONTOUR CAN CAUSE THE METAL FUEL LINE TO RUB AGAINST THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 VW FOX |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1990 - 3/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
6/10/1991 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
7/5/1991 |
| # Affected |
2,000 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
METAL FUEL LINES WITH AN INCORRECT CONTOUR WERE INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE INCORRECT CONTOUR CAN CAUSE THE METAL FUEL LINE TO RUB AGAINST THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. |
| Consequences |
PROLONGED RUBBING OF THE FUEL LINE AGAINST THE INTAKEMANIFOLD COULD CAUSE A FUEL LINE LEAK, AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIREIF THE LEAKING FUEL LINE IS EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE FUEL LINE WITH CORRECTLY CONTOURED FUEL LINE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: METAL FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1991 VW FOX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1991 VW FOX Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
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