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Report Date :
February 10, 2010 at
01:36 AM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
90V173000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA
1991
Manufacturer:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Mfr's Report Date:
SEP 19, 1990
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
90V173000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected:
465
Summary:
FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND DEVELOP CRACKS.
Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, WITH LOSS OFFLUID PRESSURE AND BRAKING ABILITY.
Remedy:
REPLACE BOTH BRAKE HOSES.
Notes:
SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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