'85 VW Jetta Recalls
| Recall Date: |
NOV 14, 1984 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
9500
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 14, 1984
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
THE CLIP LOCATED ABOVE THE EXHAUST PIPE WHERE IT ENTERS THE PRE-MUFFLER MAY MELT FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT CAUSED BY ENGINE IDLING.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER HAS INITIATED A TWO STEP CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE: THE FIRST STEP CONSISTS OF IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE PLASTIC CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. STEP TWO INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC CLIP WITH A METAL ONE WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
Potential Units Affected:
9500
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
MAR 01, 2006 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
266
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 01, 2006
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
CERTAIN HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES, P/N 171.611.107B, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 1975-1985 VOLKSWAGEN (VW) RABBIT; 1985-1992 VW GOLF; AND 1980-1992 VW JETTA PASSENGER VEHICLES. POSSIBLE BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD OCCUR WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, "BRAKE HOSES."
Consequence:
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES WITH COMPLIANT BRAKE HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS AT 305-885-8646 EXT. 11.
Potential Units Affected:
266
Notes:
FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 171.611.701B
| Recall Date: |
APR 14, 1987 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
278520
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 14, 1987
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
FUEL PUMP, LOCATED INSIDE FUEL TANK, COULD SEIZE DURING HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BECAUSE OF AN EXTREME FINE MESH FUEL FILTER RESTRICTING THE FUEL FLOW.
Consequence:
FUEL SUPPLY TO ENGINE WOULD BE PARTIALLY INTERRUPTED,RESULTING IN STALLING.
Remedy:
INSTALL A MODIFIED FUEL PUMP AND FILTER.
Potential Units Affected:
278520
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
APR 14, 1992 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
650000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 14, 1992
Model Affected:
1985 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
650000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC