Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #92V058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V058000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 358,000 affected units, FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.

Corrective Action

Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V058000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1992-04-14T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel:fuel lines fittings:metallic

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 358,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

Corrective Action: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-i89z.im6p_y6wm

NHTSA ID: 92V058000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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