OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
91V087000
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Jun 3, 1991 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE FUEL LINE WITH CORRECTLY CONTOURED FUEL LINE.
Notes
SYSTEM: METAL FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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