NHTSA Recall 90V142000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V142000; Date: Aug. 6, 1990
If brake fluid boils, this could result in reducedbraking pressure with potential for an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1990 Volkswagen Golf; 1990 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 11,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Install missing left and right front air ducts.
Recall Notes:
System: brake caliper air ducts. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 23, 1990
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