| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : JETTA | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 19890801 - 19891101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V007000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900322 | Date Received by ODI: 19900122 | Date Added to Database: 19900131 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 225 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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