Recall
Volkswagen Gti — 92V131000
NHTSA ID
92V131000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Gti
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1992-09-15
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Units Affected
12,650
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
Consequence
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.