Recalls for your 1990 Volkswagen Gti

Recalls for 1990 Volkswagen Gti

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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 1992-09-29
Description
The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.

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.

Corrective Action
Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.

Notes
System: fuel: throttle valve housing.vehicle description: passenger cars with 16 valve engines and californiaemission control systems.

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE


Posted on: 1992-04-20
Description
The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.

Consequence
The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver.  Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.

Notes
System: water heater; heater core.vehicle description: passenger automobiles.