NHTSA Recall 93V129000
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V129000; Date: Aug. 2, 1993
Diminished braking can result in increased stoppingdistances and a possible accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1988 Volkswagen Golf; 1989 Volkswagen Golf; 1990 Volkswagen Golf; 1991 Volkswagen Golf; 1988 Volkswagen Jetta; 1989 Volkswagen Jetta; 1990 Volkswagen Jetta; 1991 Volkswagen Jetta
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 76,000
Recall Summary:
An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal brake line. This can damage the hydraulic line, causing brake fluid leakage and diminished braking in one brake circuit.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; hydraulic lines. Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with digifant engine managementsystems.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 24, 1993
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