Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : JETTA | Year : 1985 |
Build Dates : 19840801 - 19841001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 84V144000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19841101 | Date Received by ODI: 19841114 | Date Added to Database: 19841130 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CLIP LOCATED ABOVE THE EXHAUST PIPE WHERE IT ENTERS THE PRE-MUFFLER MAY MELT FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT CAUSED BY ENGINE IDLING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER HAS INITIATED A TWO STEP CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE: THE FIRST STEP CONSISTS OF IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE PLASTIC CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. STEP TWO INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC CLIP WITH A METAL ONE WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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