Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V015000

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V015000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 25,000 affected units, FUEL:CARBURETOR:UNKNOWN TYPE:OTHER PART, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The throttle shaft of the carburetor may crack and eventually break at the threaded hole for the throttle plate connection due to excessive vibration of the throttle shaft. consequence of defect: if the throttle shaft breaks, the throttle would not return to its idle position. This could result in loss of control and an accident.

Corrective Action

Install a reinforcement plate if there is no crack in the throttle shaft. Install a new carburetor with reinforced throttle shaft if a hairline crack has developed in the shaft.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V015000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1985-02-12T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:carburetor:unknown type:other part

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 25,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The throttle shaft of the carburetor may crack and eventually break at the threaded hole for the throttle plate connection due to excessive vibration of the throttle shaft. consequence of defect: if the throttle shaft breaks, the throttle would not return to its idle position. This could result in loss of control and an accident.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Install a reinforcement plate if there is no crack in the throttle shaft. Install a new carburetor with reinforced throttle shaft if a hairline crack has developed in the shaft.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tqkv_r9h9~cxnu

NHTSA ID: 85V015000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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