Defect Description For Recall
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
JETTA
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
89V221000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Curve Or Replace Right Front Brake Line.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19860801
End Of Manufacture
19880901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8000
Date Owners Notified
19900430
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19891208