Recalls for FOX VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, June 03, 1991
A recall was issued on June 03, 1991 for FOX VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS problems. 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.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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: REPLACE FUEL LINE WITH CORRECTLY CONTOURED FUEL LINE.SYSTEM: METAL FUEL LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.