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Recall campaign91V087000

Recall 91V087000: 1991 Volkswagen Fox

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Report received
Jun 3, 1991
Manufacturer
Volkswagen of america,inc
Potentially affected
2,000vehicles
Model years
1991

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.