NHTSA Campaign #09E012000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

APRIL 07
2009

16,270 vehicles recalled

1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06E018000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

MARCH 01
2006

266 vehicles recalled

1991 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

1991 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

1991 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 #91V064000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

APRIL 15
1991

550 vehicles recalled

1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- The lock nut of the cruise control rod for the operating servo may not have been properly torqued during manufacture.

Inadequate torque of the lock nut could allow the rodadjustment to change. This could increase the engine idle speed, and possiblyincrease stopping distance with a potential for a vehicle accident.

Check and assure proper lock nut torque on the cruise control rod. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #91V064000 »

NHTSA Campaign #90V173000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

SEPTEMBER 25
1990

465 vehicles recalled

1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA -- Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles. These short hoses could stretch and develop cracks.

This could result in brake fluid leakage, with loss offluid pressure and braking ability.

Replace both brake hoses. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V173000 »