NHTSA recall 06E018000 · Equipment
Service brakes, hydraulic
Volkswagen Golf and 2 more
Reported Mar 1, 2006266 vehicles affectedFOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Maker’s number 171.611.701B
The defect
Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107b, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 volkswagen (VW) rabbit; 1985-1992 VW golf; and 1980-1992 VW jetta passenger vehicles. possible brake hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."
The risk
Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. the recall began on march 30, 2006. owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11.