VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
WHEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TENSION MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO SAG AND BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE WATER PIPE BRACKET IMPEDING ITS RETURN TO IDLE POSITION.
Consequence
FAILURE TO RETURN TO IDLE POSITION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR CABLE BRACKET WILL BE REPLACED.
300 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
TIRES
Defect Description
DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING PROCESS, SEMPERIT TIRES 20570R14 MOUNTED ON ALLOY WHEEL SIZE 6J X 14 COULD EXPERIENCE TINY CRACKS IN THE BEAD AREA.
Consequence
TIRES COULD LOSE AIR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
REPLACE TIRES AS NECESSARY.
130 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
IN LINE FUEL FILTER LOCATED BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL PUMP COULD SEEP FUEL AT THE SEAM OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
Consequence
SHOULD SEEPAGE OCCUR, LEAKING FUEL CAN CAUSE A RISK OFFIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy
THE IN LINE FUEL FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STRAIGHT FUEL HOSE.
12,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
USAGE OF FUEL WITH REID PRESSURE UP TO 14 PSI COULD, UNDER HIGH ENGINE LOAD AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, LEAD TO STALLING.
Consequence
FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME RESTRICTED AND CAUSE THE ENGINETO STALL.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW FUEL TANK, CONTAINING A REDESIGNED FUEL FILTER, AS WELL AS MODIFIED CONTROL UNITS.
15,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC