NHTSA Recall 89V221000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V221000; Date: Dec. 8, 1989

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.

Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Volkswagen Jetta;  1988 Volkswagen Jetta;  1989 Volkswagen Jetta

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 8,000

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Curve or replace right front brake line.

Recall Notes:

System: right front brake line. Vehicle description: passenger cars. Description of defects: an incorrectly contoured metal brake line leading to theright front wheel could be damaged by a preheating tube chafing against it.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 30, 1990

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.