NHTSA Campaign #06E018000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

MARCH 01
2006

266 vehicles recalled

1990 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

1990 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

1990 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

1990 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 #90V142000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

AUGUST 06
1990

11,000 vehicles recalled

1990 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- 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.

If brake fluid boils, this could result in reducedbraking pressure with potential for an accident.

Install missing left and right front air ducts. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V142000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90V007000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

JANUARY 22
1990

225 vehicles recalled

1990 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Power steering pump bracket is subject to breakage due to excessive tension caused by a lack of clearance between the pump mounting bracket and sealing flange edge of the oil pan.

Bracket breakage could allow power steering pump to loosen and drive belt to slip, resulting in the need for unexpected increased steering force with the potential for an accident.

Replace power steering pump bracket. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V007000 »