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NHTSA recall 90V173000

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

Volkswagen Jetta

Reported Sep 25, 1990465 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt May 1, 1990 – Jun 1, 1990

The defect

Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles. These short hoses could stretch and develop cracks.

The risk

This could result in brake fluid leakage, with loss offluid pressure and braking ability.

The remedy

Replace both brake hoses.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Jetta

Notes

System: front brake hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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