Disc: caliperRecall 90V-142 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 90V-142 covers 11,000 Volkswagen vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V142000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
OMISSION OF AIR DUCTS INTENDED TO GUIDE FLOW OF COOLING AIR TO LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS COULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO EXCEED ALLOWABLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
The risk
IF BRAKE FLUID BOILS, THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCEDBRAKING PRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL MISSING LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AIR DUCTS.
SYSTEM: BRAKE CALIPER AIR DUCTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1990 to June 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.