NHTSA recall 91V-064 (91V064000)

vehicle speed control recall reported April 15, 1991 - about 550 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V064000
Also written as: 91V-064
Reported: April 15, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~550
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

THE LOCK NUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD FOR THE OPERATING SERVO MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

CHECK AND ASSURE PROPER LOCK NUT TORQUE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-064 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Jetta - 1991

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