NHTSA recall 91V-087 (91V087000)

fuel system, gasoline recall reported June 3, 1991 - about 2,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 91V087000
Also written as: 91V-087
Reported: June 3, 1991
Vehicles affected: ~2,000
Component: fuel system, gasoline

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE FUEL LINE WITH CORRECTLY CONTOURED FUEL LINE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-087 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Volkswagen Fox - 1991

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