1994 VW GOLF RECALL - #98V195000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK. THE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED BY CHAFING AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1994 VW GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/1992 - 6/30/1995 |
| Recalled on |
8/28/1998 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/15/1998 |
| # Affected |
153,000 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK. THE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED BY CHAFING AGAINST THE FUEL TANK. |
| Consequences |
REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 15, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1994 VW GOLF Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
1994 VW GOLF Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
1994 VW GOLF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1994 VW GOLF Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
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