Volkswagen Jetta 1983
Model Jetta made in 1983 by Volkswagen got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .
Model 1983
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V099000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 03/01/1983 to 05/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 105000 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 07/30/1985 | 08/09/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace brake hoses as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: disc brake hose. | |||||||||||||||