Recall
Volkswagen Jetta — 89V221000
NHTSA ID
89V221000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1989-12-08
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
8,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Consequence
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.