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NHTSA recall 84V144000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Volkswagen Jetta

Reported Nov 14, 19849,500 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Aug 1, 1984 – Oct 1, 1984

The defect

The clip located above the exhaust pipe where it enters the pre-muffler may melt from excessive heat caused by engine idling.

The remedy

The dealer has initiated a two step corrective procedure: the first step consists of immediate removal of the plastic clip on all affected vehicles. Step two involves replacement of the plastic clip with a metal one when parts are available.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Jetta
1985

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection andcatalysts.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: if the exhaust pipe exceeds its normal operatingtemperature and causes the brake line fastening clip to melt, it may cause afire and resulting injury to occupants.