Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : JETTA | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19900201 - 19900601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V142000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900823 | Date Received by ODI: 19900806 | Date Added to Database: 19900822 |
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:DISC:CALIPER | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
OMISSION OF AIR DUCTS INTENDED TO GUIDE FLOW OF COOLING AIR TO LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS COULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO EXCEED ALLOWABLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
IF BRAKE FLUID BOILS, THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCEDBRAKING PRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL MISSING LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AIR DUCTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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