Recalls
Volkswagen Fox: 91V087000
Model Year(s): 1991
Mfr's Report Date:
July 5, 1991
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 91V087000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2000
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.
Recall data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration