NHTSA Recall 89V221000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1989-12-08. An estimated 8,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Risk
PROLONGED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A LEAKING BRAKELINE RESULTING IN DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT WHICH WOULD INCREASETHE STOPPING DISTANCES AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
CURVE OR REPLACE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.
Notes
SYSTEM: RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.DESCRIPTION OF DEFECTS: AN INCORRECTLY CONTOURED METAL BRAKE LINE LEADING TO THERIGHT FRONT WHEEL COULD BE DAMAGED BY A PREHEATING TUBE CHAFING AGAINST IT.
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