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1987 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls

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1987 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls

Auto Recall Date:
MAR 01, 2006

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 266
Model Affected
1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1987 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
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."

Defect Consequence:
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
266

Notes:
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 171.611.701B
Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 1992

Vehicle Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 650000
Model Affected
1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1987 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Defect Consequence:
THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy:
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
650000

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 08, 1989

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 8000
Model Affected
1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1987 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:


Defect Consequence:
PROLONGED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A LEAKING BRAKELINE RESULTING IN DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT WHICH WOULD INCREASETHE STOPPING DISTANCES AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy:
CURVE OR REPLACE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
8000

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 1987

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 278520
Model Affected
1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1987 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.

Defect Consequence:
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.

Remedy:
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
278520

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC