1990 Volkswagen Jetta Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1990 Volkswagen Jetta. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 93V129000Aug 2, 199376,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1988–1991, Golf 1988–1991

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 92V050000Apr 14, 1992650,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1985–1990, GTI 1985–1990, Golf 1985–1990

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Replace the heater core with an improved heater core.

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• 92V058000Apr 14, 1992358,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1988–1992, Golf 1988–1992, Fox 1990–1993 +5 more

  Reported issue: The fuel hose attached to the fuel distribution rail on the engine may shrink beyond the clamp force of the fuel hose clamps, allowing fuel to leak.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment can cause an underhood fire if the fuel comes in contact with a source of ignition.

  Remedy: Replace the fuel hose attached to the fuel rail and install a new spring type self-tightening clamp.

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• 90V142000Aug 6, 199011,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1990, Golf 1990

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: If brake fluid boils, this could result in reducedbraking pressure with potential for an accident.

  Remedy: Install missing left and right front air ducts.

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• 90V007000Jan 22, 1990225 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
  Covers: Volkswagen Jetta 1990

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

  Remedy: Replace power steering pump bracket.

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NHTSA investigations

• PE91030Unstable high engine idleClosed · Jan 14, 1991

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