Jetta L4-1781cc 1.8L SOHC (1987)
Technical Service Bulletin # CMPGTR
Date: 971101
Recall - Update Intake Air Pre-Heating System
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November 1997
Subject:
1987-92 Volkswagen Golf/Jetta Vehicles Equipped with Digifant Engines Update Intake Air Pre-heating System (CANADA ONLY)
Dear Volkswagen Dealer:
This is to inform you of a recall campaign involving 1987 through 1992 Digifant model Volkswagen Golf and Jetta vehicles registered and operated in
Canada. The campaign relates to the intake air pre-heating system.
Vehicle Identification Number Range
The vehicles affected are within the following vehicle identification number range:
*A or B in the 5th position
Please note that the above VINs represent the lowest and highest serial numbers of affected vehicles. Use of the V-Crest campaign inquiry system will
allow you to determine whether or not a particular vehicle, within the above VIN range, requires the corrective work.
NOTE: Volkswagen Canada, Inc. will not reimburse under this campaign any duplicate repair work or a repair outside the VIN range.
Model Numbers
Problem Description
It is possible that in some vehicles with high kilometer readings and operated under certain climatic conditions of very low temperature combined with
high relative humidity, a non- functioning intake air pre-heating system could allow the formation of ice particles within the throttle system.
Remedial Action
Check the function of the intake air pre-heating system and install new components, including an improved warm air deflector plate.
Important: Please provide a Copy To All Personnel With Recall-Related Responsibilities!
Owner Notification Mailing
Volkswagen Canada anticipates commencement of mailing notification letters to owners of affected vehicles during the second half of November 1997.
A copy of the owner letter is enclosed with this circular.
Vehicle Allocation
Enclosed with this circular is a computer list containing information for vehicles and owners located within your area of responsibility.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Owner/address information has been obtained from provincial vehicle registration information and its use is restricted. It is your
responsibility to ensure that these record are not being used for any other purpose except this campaign.
Parts Information
We will automatically ship to you an initial supply of required parts according to your vehicle allocation.