Volkswagen 1991 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled September 25, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V173000 · Volkswagen
Hazard
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, WITH LOSS OFFLUID PRESSURE AND BRAKING ABILITY.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH BRAKE HOSES.
Units
465 units
Description
FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND DEVELOP CRACKS.
What to do
REPLACE BOTH BRAKE HOSES.
Product
Volkswagen JETTA
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →