NHTSA recall 92V-131 (92V131000)

vehicle speed control recall reported September 15, 1992 - about 12,650 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V131000
Also written as: 92V-131
Reported: September 15, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~12,650
Component: vehicle speed control

What is being recalled

THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-131 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volkswagen Jetta - 1991, 1992

Volkswagen Passat - 1990, 1991, 1992

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.