Recalls: 1992 - VOLKSWAGEN - GLI

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V131000 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  Recall Date: 09/29/1992

  Summary:
  THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
  
  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.