NHTSA Campaign #06E018000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

MARCH 01
2006

266 vehicles recalled

1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Certain hydraulic brake hoses, P/N 171.611.107B, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 Volkswagen (vw) rabbit; 1985-1992 vw golf; and 1980-1992 vw Jetta passenger vehicles. Possible brake hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 106, "Brake Hoses."

Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. The recall began on March 30, 2006. Owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E018000 »

NHTSA Campaign #93V129000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

AUGUST 02
1993

76,000 vehicles recalled

1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal brake line. This can damage the hydraulic line, causing brake fluid leakage and diminished braking in one brake circuit.

Diminished braking can result in increased stoppingdistances and a possible accident.

Dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #93V129000 »

NHTSA Campaign #92V058000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

APRIL 14
1992

358,000 vehicles recalled

1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.

Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V058000 »

NHTSA Campaign #92V050000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

APRIL 14
1992

650,000 vehicles recalled

1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.

The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. Also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.

Replace the heater core with an improved heater core. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #92V050000 »

NHTSA Campaign #89V221000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

DECEMBER 08
1989

8,000 vehicles recalled

1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA --

Prolonged chafing could eventually cause a leaking brakeline resulting in diminished braking in one brake circuit which would increasethe stopping distances and result in an accident.

Curve or replace right front brake line. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #89V221000 »

NHTSA Campaign #88V144000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

AUGUST 29
1988

1,700 vehicles recalled

1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Brake boosters have been improperly assembled with the two halves of the booster unit insufficiently connected.

Brake booster halves could separate under heavy brakeapplication and braking power would suddenly diminish which could result in anaccident.

Replace brake boosters as necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #88V144000 »

NHTSA Campaign #87V182000 SEAT BELTS

DECEMBER 01
1987

784 vehicles recalled

1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Seat belt retractor pawl may not meet hardening specifications contained in volkswagens design standard.

Vehicles do not meet volkswagens design standard.

Replace front passive restraint seat belt assembly as necessary. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V182000 »

NHTSA Campaign #87V175000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

NOVEMBER 16
1987

1,900 vehicles recalled

1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Certain vehicles may not be marked with letters res to identify the resume function as required by FMVSS 101.

Vehicles do not comply with FMVSS 101.

Replace part of cruise switch portion. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #87V175000 »