Recall - Fuel Hose and Clamps Replacement: Overview
March 1993Subject:
Recall Campaign SH
199O-92 Volkswagen Corrado Vehicles
Replace Fuel Hose and Clamps
Dear Volkswagen Retailer:
This is to inform you of the initiation of a recall campaign involving 1990 through some early production model 1992 Volkswagen Corrado vehicles. The vehicles affected are within the following vehicle identification number range:
WVW__450_LK000001 - WVW__450_NK015586
Defect Description
We have found that the fuel feed hose to the fuel distribution rail could settle more than the existing hose clamp can compensate for. This may lead to occasional fuel seepage at the hose connection.
Remedial Action
Replace fuel feed hose and fuel hose clamps.
Customer Notification
Volkswagen United States, Inc. will inform all known owners of affected vehicles directly by first class mail on or about February 10, 1993. A sample copy of the owner notification letter is enclosed for your information.
Vehicle Allocation
Prior to owner notification we will furnish you with a computer printed list of vehicles containing names and addresses of owners residing within your primary area of influence.
Note:
This listing includes owner names and addresses obtained from state motor vehicle registrations. Under the law of some states, including regulations set forth by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, vehicle registration information may only be used for recall purposes. Use for any other reason may constitute a violation of state law.
Limitation on Sale or Lease of Certain Vehicles
Section 154(d) of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 mandates that retailers correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle which fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or which contains a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety. It is therefore mandatory that any vehicle in your inventory and affected by this recall be corrected prior to sale or lease.
Parts Supply
An initial supply of the required replacement fuel hoses and clamps will automatically be shipped to you. Additional clamps and hoses must be ordered by you from your warehouse. The replacement parts are as follows:
G60
1 Hose 037 133 990E
2 Clamps N 102 922 01
VR6
1 Hose 021 133 988D
1 Hose 021 132 990D
4 Clamp N 102 922 01
Note:
The part numbers are for reference only and may be subject to change. Please refer to your parts fiche for verification.
Special Tools
The removal of the present fuel hose requires the use of a specially designed cutting tool. One cutting tool, # KL2298, will be shipped to you free of charge prior to the initiation of this recall. Additional cutting tools can be ordered under ordering number TKL 229 80000 KL1 at a cost of $7.15 each.
Time Allowance
The time necessary to replace the fuel hose(s) clamps and fuel feed hose is:
G60 40 T.U.
VR6 70 T.U.
Campaign Authorization
In accordance with campaign procedures, Volkswagen United States, Inc. will mail notification letters including authorization forms to all known owners. If a customer inquires about the recall campaign but does not present an authorization form, please confirm, by accessing the V-Crest system or by contacting your Zone office, that the recall is applicable and, moreover, shows an open status before you commence work. If the recall is required, please prepare a blank campaign authorization form W 42 002 3010 and mail it back to VWUS.
Retailer Obligation
It is imperative that you schedule appointments with your customers on a priority basis. Please provide a copy of this communication to every person in your retail facility who has recall-related responsibilities.
Thank you for your cooperation.