Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #91V162000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 91V162000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 11,300 affected units, FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of fluid levels. A bent panel could interfere with the free movement of the accelerator linkage.

Corrective Action

Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 91V162000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1991-09-11T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:throttle linkages and control

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 11,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The center of the water separator panel located in the engine compartment between engine and firewall could bend in the event someone leans on it during engine maintenance, repairs or checking of fluid levels. A bent panel could interfere with the free movement of the accelerator linkage.

Consequence Summary: Interference with the free movement of the acceleratorlinkage could result in unwanted acceleration which may cause an accident.

Corrective Action: Install reinforcement bracket to secure separator panel.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-datj_9z6f~yh5f

NHTSA ID: 91V162000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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