Make : VOLKSWAGEN Model : JETTA Year : 1990
Build Dates : 19890801 - 19891101
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V007000
Date Owner's Notified: 19900322 Date Received by ODI: 19900122 Date Added to Databse: 19900131
Manufacturer's Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 225
Summary:
      POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET IS SUBJECT TO BREAKAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE TENSION CAUSED BY A LACK OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET AND SEALING FLANGE EDGE OF THE OIL PAN.
Consequence:
      BRACKET BREAKAGE COULD ALLOW POWER STEERING PUMP TO LOOSEN AND DRIVE BELT TO SLIP, RESULTING IN THE NEED FOR UNEXPECTED INCREASED STEERING FORCE WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
      REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
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