1991 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

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1 Recalls for 1991 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

Recall Date Component Summary
1992-09-15 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE VENTURI TUBE LOCATED IN THE THROTTLE VALVE HOUSING CAN BECOME LOOSE AND FALL AGAINST THE THROTTLE PLATE.

Remedy:

REPLACE THE PRESS-FIT VENTURI TUBE WITH A THREAD TYPE TUBE.

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1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1991 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 power options (window/door/seat/roof)

27 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1991 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

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Date Component  
2003-08-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10036771
2003-01-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10004320
1995-09-28 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ODI Number: 972636
1995-09-08 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 971788
2000-11-14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 874912
2000-04-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 860488
1999-04-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 836576
1998-06-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 824198
1998-06-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 824809
1998-06-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 824019
1996-12-02 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 805764
2000-06-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 723561
2000-03-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 720421
1999-04-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 705293
1999-01-12 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 701342
1998-11-17 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 700682
2000-05-03 POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 552058
1998-09-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 539513
1998-09-01 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 539513
1998-06-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 536716
1998-04-18 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 534618
1997-09-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 522377
1997-09-23 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
ODI Number: 522377
1997-07-02 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 517980
1995-04-21 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 489512
1995-04-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 489512
1996-05-09 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
ODI Number: 504028
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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

16 Service Alerts for 1991 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

Date Description
2016-01-22 140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

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2017-06-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

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2017-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

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2019-03-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

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2017-02-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.

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2014-08-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.

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2015-06-29 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

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2015-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech

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2015-06-22 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech

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2013-07-17 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc

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2013-06-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc

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2013-06-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc

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2008-08-28 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

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2008-08-28 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

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1997-05-16 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

INFORMATION OBTAINING THE FLUID CAPACITY CHART. *YC

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1997-04-10 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONDITIONS WITH ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY WILL NOT START. *YC

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1991 VOLKSWAGEN Passat

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