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.
Volkswagen Group of America – VW/INTAKE AIR SCREEN
| Report Received Date | 06/22/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98V134000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 19800 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V134000) |
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