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Volkswagen Jetta Recall 90V142: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper

NHTSA campaign 90V142, reported August 6, 1990, 11,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V142VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Problem
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.
Remedy
INSTALL MISSING LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AIR DUCTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE CALIPER AIR DUCTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Golf1990
Volkswagen Jetta1990