1988 VW JETTA RECALL - #89V221000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 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 |
1988 VW JETTA Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1988 VW JETTA Recall for SEAT BELTS
1988 VW JETTA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
1988 VW JETTA Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, HEATER CORE
1988 VW JETTA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1988 VW JETTA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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