Vehicle recall 92V058000 · April 14, 1992
Volkswagen Golf, Jetta and 6 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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
- Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.
- Notes
- System: fuel lines.vehicle description:passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V058000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 1992
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- May 22, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 358,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Cabrio (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
- Volkswagen CABRIOLET (1990): 1990
- Volkswagen Corrado (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
- Volkswagen FOX (1990-1993): 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
- Volkswagen Golf (1988-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
- Volkswagen Jetta (1988-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
- Volkswagen Passat (1993): 1993
- Volkswagen Vanagon (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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