| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : JETTA | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19901001 - 19910301 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V064000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910422 | Date Received by ODI: 19910415 | Date Added to Database: 19910425 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 550 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE LOCK NUT OF THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD FOR THE OPERATING SERVO MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED DURING MANUFACTURE. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
CHECK AND ASSURE PROPER LOCK NUT TORQUE ON THE CRUISE CONTROL ROD. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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