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Recall

Volkswagen Jetta — 90V173000

NHTSA ID
90V173000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1990-09-25
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
465
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.

Summary

FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND DEVELOP CRACKS.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, WITH LOSS OFFLUID PRESSURE AND BRAKING ABILITY.

Remedy

REPLACE BOTH BRAKE HOSES.

Affected Vehicles

Volkswagen Jetta
Model Years: 1991

1991 Volkswagen Jetta