Recall 93V129000: 1988–1991 Volkswagen Golf and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 2, 1993

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

76,000vehicles

Model years

1988–1991

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

Diminished braking can result in increased stoppingdistances and a possible accident.

Remedy

Dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1988 Volkswagen Golf9 complaints
• 1989 Volkswagen Golf17 complaints
• 1990 Volkswagen Golf10 complaints
• 1991 Volkswagen Golf8 complaints
• 1988 Volkswagen Jetta19 complaints
• 1989 Volkswagen Jetta28 complaints
• 1990 Volkswagen Jetta22 complaints
• 1991 Volkswagen Jetta31 complaints