Recall
Volkswagen Jetta — 90V007000
NHTSA ID
90V007000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1990-01-22
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Units Affected
225
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TENSION CAUSED BY A LACK OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET AND SEALING FLANGE EDGE OF THE OIL PAN.
Consequence
BRACKET BREAKAGE COULD ALLOW POWER STEERING PUMP TO LOOSEN AND DRIVE BELT TO SLIP, RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR UNEXPECTED INCREASED STEERING FORCE WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET.