Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
76,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-08-02
Owners notified
1993-09-24
Defect description
AN ENGINE PREHEATING TUBE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED DUE TO A MISSING SUPPORT BRACKET, CAUSING THE PREHEATING TUBE TO CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC LINE, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT.
Safety risk
DIMINISHED BRAKING CAN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PREHEATING TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING RELATIVE TO THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE.
THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Safety risk
THE COOLANT ESCAPING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT COULDCONTACT THE DRIVER'S FEET AND INJURE THE DRIVER. ALSO, STEAM FROM THE HEATEDLIQUID WILL CLOUD ON THE WINDOW SURFACES AND IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION ANDCOULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE THE HEATER CORE WITH AN IMPROVED HEATER CORE.
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
2
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Power train: automatic transmission
2
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Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint
2
—
Seat belts: front
2
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Seat belts: front: anchorage
2
—
Seat belts: front: webbing
2
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
2
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Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
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Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
1
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Electrical system: ignition
1
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Electrical system: starter assembly
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
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Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
1
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Power train: clutch assembly
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp
1
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads
1
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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
1
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Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
1
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Tires
1
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Vehicle speed control
1
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Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
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Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
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The 1988 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1990 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.
