Recalls for your 1984 Volkswagen Jetta

Recalls for 1984 Volkswagen Jetta

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 1985-08-09
Description
Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks.  Consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Replace brake hoses as necessary.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars.  System: disc brake hose.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC


Posted on: 2006-03-01
Description
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.

Consequence
Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.