1987 VW JETTA RECALL - #89V221000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1987 VW JETTA |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1986 - 9/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
1/2/1990 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
4/30/1990 |
| # Affected |
8,000 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
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| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
CURVE OR REPLACE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: AN INCORRECTLY CONTOURED METAL BRAKE LINE LEADING TO THERIGHT FRONT WHEEL COULD BE DAMAGED BY A PREHEATING TUBE CHAFING AGAINST IT. |
| See also |
1987 VW JETTA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
1987 VW JETTA Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
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