Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : JETTA | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19860801 - 19880901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V221000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900430 | Date Received by ODI: 19891208 | Date Added to Database: 19900102 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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. |
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Remedy:
CURVE OR REPLACE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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