Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 90V-173 · 1991 Volkswagen Jetta

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 90V-173 covers 465 1991 Volkswagen Jetta for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 1990.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4651 model

ReportedSep 25, 1990Owners notified Oct 12, 1990

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V173000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

REPLACE BOTH BRAKE HOSES.

SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE HOSES.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Jetta1991

Built from May 1, 1990 to June 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.