Vehicle recall 92V131000 · September 15, 1992
Volkswagen GTI, Passat and 2 more models
The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V131000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 15, 1992
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- June 11, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,650
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen GLI (1990): 1990
- Volkswagen GTI (1990-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990
- Volkswagen Jetta (1991-1992): 1992, 1991
- Volkswagen Passat (1990-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990
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