FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES
— Recall Campaign #90V173000
FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND DEVELOP CRACKS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 465 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V173000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 25, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V173000 |
| Units affected: | 465 |
- Description:
- FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND DEVELOP CRACKS.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, WITH LOSS OFFLUID PRESSURE AND BRAKING ABILITY.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE BOTH BRAKE HOSES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.