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Volkswagen Jetta Recall 92V058: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 92V058, reported April 14, 1992, 358,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 92V058VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Problem
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.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL LINES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Cabrio19911992
Volkswagen Cabriolet1990
Volkswagen Corrado1989199019911992
Volkswagen FOX1990199119921993
Volkswagen Golf19881989199019911992
Volkswagen Jetta19881989199019911992
Volkswagen Passat1993
Volkswagen Vanagon19901991