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Volkswagen Jetta Recall 91V064: Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 91V064, reported April 15, 1991, 550 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 91V064VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Problem
THE LOCK NUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD FOR THE OPERATING SERVO MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE.
Risk
INADEQUATE TORQUE OF THE LOCK NUT COULD ALLOW THE RODADJUSTMENT TO CHANGE. THIS COULD INCREASE THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED, AND POSSIBLYINCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE WITH A POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CHECK AND ASSURE PROPER LOCK NUT TORQUE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD.
Notes
SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; CALIFORNIA MODELS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISECONTROL.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Jetta1991