Golf L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (RV) (1990)
Technical Service Bulletin # CMPGRW
Date: 930801
Recall - Preheating Tube Support Bracket
Campaign
Code: RW
General Information
August 1993
Subject:
Recall Campaign RW 1988-91 Volkswagen Jetta/Golf Vehicles Equipped with Digifant Engine Management System Install Preheating Tube Support
Bracket
Dear Volkswagen Retailer:
This is to inform you of the initiation of a recall campaign involving some 1988 through 1991 model digifant Volkswagen Jetta and Golf vehicles. The
vehicles affected are within the vehicle identification number range:
Defect Description
It is possible that some of the affected vehicles were manufactured without a preheating tube support bracket. A preheating tube not properly supported
can, in time, come into contact with the right front brake line and chafe against it. Eventually, this could result in damage to the brake line and
subsequent brake fluid leakage.
Remedial Action Install a bracket to support the preheating tube.
Customer Notification
Volkswagen United States, Inc. will commence notifying known owners of affected vehicles directly by first class mail-beginning August 30, 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 vehicle identification numbers
including names and addresses of owners residing within your 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 anapplicable 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 brackets and brake lines will automatically be shipped to you prior to the owner notification date. Additional brackets must be
ordered by you from your warehouse. The part numbers are as follows:
Description
Part Number
Bracket
191 129 648D
Brake Line
191 611 996B
Work Procedure
See attachment.
Time Allowance The time necessary to check and/or install the preheating tube bracket is as follows:
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Check; bracket present - No further work required
10 T.U.
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Check; bracket not present, brake line O.K. - Install bracket
30 T.U.