Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V134000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V134000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 19,800 affected units, VW/INTAKE AIR SCREEN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the engine backfires during a cold-start, an air screen which is loosely seated in the air flow meter can become damaged.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a retaining ring to hold the air screen in place.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V134000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-06-22T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/intake air screen

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 19,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the engine backfires during a cold-start, an air screen which is loosely seated in the air flow meter can become damaged.

Consequence Summary: Screen pieces could enter the intake air flow system and prevent the throttle plate from returning to its full idle position.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a retaining ring to hold the air screen in place.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wchh-da4e~ered

NHTSA ID: 98V134000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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