Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : JETTA | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19900501 - 19900601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V173000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19901012 | Date Received by ODI: 19900925 | Date Added to Database: 19901001 |
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: 465 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND DEVELOP CRACKS. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, WITH LOSS OFFLUID PRESSURE AND BRAKING ABILITY. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BOTH BRAKE HOSES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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