Volkswagen Recall : Vw/Intake Air Screen

1998 Volkswagen Passat

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

Engine And Engine Cooling — Cooling System

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.
Actions
Dealers will install a retaining ring to hold the air screen in place.
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Date Announced
JUN 22, 1998
Vehicles Affected
19,800
NHTSA Campaign #
98V134000
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