Volkswagen Jetta 1980
Model Jetta made in 1980 by Volkswagen got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1980
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
83V117000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1975 to 08/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 930000 | 01/18/1984 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/09/1983 | 11/23/1983 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. this can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. a bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection.system: fuel system; electric fuel pump.consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start. a stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
06E018000 | FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 266 | 03/30/2006 | OVSC | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 03/01/2006 | 03/01/2006 | 571 | 106 | ||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |