NHTSA Recall 90V142000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1990-08-06. An estimated 11,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
IF BRAKE FLUID BOILS, THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCEDBRAKING PRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL MISSING LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AIR DUCTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE CALIPER AIR DUCTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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