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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 06:53 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 92V131000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      VOLKSWAGEN / GLI     1990-1992      VOLKSWAGEN / GTI     1990-1992      VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT     1990-1992 Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Mfr's Report Date: SEP 09, 1992 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 92V131000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 12650 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. Check to Request Research. Submit below.