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Subject:fuel rail/line recall?
From:Jim Felder
Date:Mon, 14 Jun 2004 18:50:19 -0500

While looking through the emails on the air conditioner duct recall, I
noticed the one posted below about fuel rail and line replacement.

What's the deal on this? If it hasn't been done, does VOA have to do
this now? I was never notified of it, but was notified of other recalls
such as the overhead vent problem.

Thanks,

Jim

1985 Vanagon through

1991 Vanagon                Built from 1985 Jul  to  1992 Jun

      Campaign 92V058001     No. Recalled: 340,000

      Campaign SF            Notification Date:

      System:                Fuel Lines.

      Vehicle Description:   Passenger Cars.

      Description of Defect: 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.

      Consequence of Defect: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can

                             cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes

                             in contact with a source of ignition.

      Corrective Action:     Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel

                             rail and install a new spring type self-

                             tightening clamp.

                             NOTE: Volkswagen of America estimates the

                             new self-tightening fuel hose clamps will be

                             available in May of 1992.

      Supplement 92V058001   Information has been added to this campaign.

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