Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V007000

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-01-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V007000

Steering: hydraulic power assist system

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
225
Reported to NHTSA
1990-01-22
Owners notified
1990-03-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP BRACKET.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING POWER ASSIST.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen Jetta1990

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.