Recall number R/1998/052

There are 74 VW vehicles affected by the recall R/1998/052.

This recall was issued on July 17th, 1998 and all the details of this VW recall (R/1998/052 - 1) AIR MASS METER GRID MAY DETACH AND JAM THROTTLE OPEN & FUEL PIPES & 2) METAL BRAKE PIPES MAY CHAFE ON REAR SUBFRAME) are provided bellow:

Recall reference

R/1998/052

Recall Type

Car

Recall Date

1998-07-17

Reason for concern

1) AIR MASS METER GRID MAY DETACH AND JAM THROTTLE OPEN & FUEL PIPES & 2) METAL BRAKE PIPES MAY CHAFE ON REAR SUBFRAME

Reason for recall

1) In isolated cases misfiring after a cold start can cause the air grid in the air mass meter to become detached. In the worse case this could jam the throttle valve causing an increase in engine speed. Fuel pipes may chafe together and/or on fuel filter. 2) Metal brake pipe may be incorrectly positioned and chafe on rear subframe.

Remedy

Recall affected vehicles and:- 1) Check air mass meter and air grid and install retaining ring in air mass meter. Examine fuel pipes for chafing damage and renew or reposition and secure as appropriate. 2) Examine brake pipe for chafing damage and renew or reposition and secure brake pipe as appropriate.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local VW dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official VW service.

Number of affected VW cars

74

VW vehicles affected

Model	VINs	Dates
PASSAT	3B VE 000 001 to 999 999 to	1997-12-01 to 1998-04-30
Several	3B WE 000 001 to 423 615 to	1997-12-01 to 1998-04-30

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