NHTSA Recall 90V173000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1990-09-25. An estimated 465 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
FRONT BRAKE HOSES OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH WERE INSTALLED IN SOME VEHICLES. THESE SHORT HOSES COULD STRETCH AND DEVELOP CRACKS.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, WITH LOSS OFFLUID PRESSURE AND BRAKING ABILITY.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE BOTH BRAKE HOSES.
Notes
SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE HOSES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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