VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 1990: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V142000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | JETTA | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-08-23 | 1990-08-06 | 1990-08-22 |
Production Dates: 1990-02-01 - 1990-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11000
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
OMISSION OF AIR DUCTS INTENDED TO GUIDE FLOW OF COOLING AIR TO LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS COULD ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO EXCEED ALLOWABLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS.
IF BRAKE FLUID BOILS, THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCEDBRAKING PRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL MISSING LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AIR DUCTS.
SYSTEM: BRAKE CALIPER AIR DUCTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
