1991 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V129000Aug 2, 199376,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1988–1991, Golf 1988–1991

  Reported issue: An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal brake line. This can damage the hydraulic line, causing brake fluid leakage and diminished braking in one brake circuit.

  Possible consequence: Diminished braking can result in increased stoppingdistances and a possible accident.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line.

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• 92V131000Sep 15, 199212,650 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1991–1992, Passat 1990–1992, GTI 1990–1992 +1 more

  Reported issue: The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.

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• 92V058000Apr 14, 1992358,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1988–1992, Golf 1988–1992, Fox 1990–1993 +5 more

  Reported issue: The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

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• 91V064000Apr 15, 1991550 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control › Linkages
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1991

  Reported issue: The lock nut of the cruise control rod for the operating servo may not have been properly torqued during manufacture.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Check and assure proper lock nut torque on the cruise control rod.

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• 90V173000Sep 25, 1990465 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1991

  Reported issue: Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles. These short hoses could stretch and develop cracks.

  Possible consequence: This could result in brake fluid leakage, with loss offluid pressure and braking ability.

  Remedy: Replace both brake hoses.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE94068Rear wheel separationClosed · Sep 14, 1994

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