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1989 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls

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1989 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls

Auto Recall Date:
MAR 01, 2006

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 266
Model Affected
1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1989 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: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 358000
Model Affected
1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1989 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL DISTRIBUTION RAIL ON THE ENGINE MAY SHRINK BEYOND THE CLAMP FORCE OF THE FUEL HOSE CLAMPS, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.

Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN CAUSE AN UNDERHOOD FIRE IF THE FUEL COMES IN CONTACT WITH A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy:
REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE ATTACHED TO THE FUEL RAIL AND INSTALL A NEW SPRING TYPE SELF-TIGHTENING CLAMP.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
358000

Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Auto Recall Date:
APR 14, 1992

Vehicle Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 650000
Model Affected
1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1989 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:
AUG 02, 1993

Vehicle Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 76000
Model Affected
1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1989 Volkswagen Jetta Defect Summary:
AN ENGINE PREHEATING TUBE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED DUE TO A MISSING SUPPORT BRACKET, CAUSING THE PREHEATING TUBE TO CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC LINE, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT.

Defect Consequence:
DIMINISHED BRAKING CAN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PREHEATING TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING RELATIVE TO THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
76000

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
1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

1989 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