Volkswagen 1987–1989 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled December 8, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V221000 · Volkswagen
Hazard
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.
Remedy
CURVE OR REPLACE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.
Units
8,000 units
What to do
CURVE OR REPLACE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.
Product
Volkswagen JETTA
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →