NHTSA recall 92V131000
Vehicle speed control
Volkswagen Gli and 3 more
Reported Sep 15, 199212,650 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Oct 1, 1989 – Jun 1, 1992
The defect
The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.