'88 VW Jetta Recalls
| 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:
1988 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, 1992 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
358000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 14, 1992
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
358000
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:
1988 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
| Recall Date: |
DEC 01, 1987 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
784
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 01, 1987
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PAWL MAY NOT MEET HARDENING SPECIFICATIONS CONTAINED IN VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.
Consequence:
VEHICLES DO NOT MEET VOLKSWAGENS DESIGN STANDARD.
Remedy:
REPLACE FRONT PASSIVE RESTRAINT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY AS NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
784
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
AUG 29, 1988 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1700
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 29, 1988
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.
Consequence:
BRAKE BOOSTER HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION AND BRAKING POWER WOULD SUDDENLY DIMINISH WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy:
REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTERS AS NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
1700
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
NOV 16, 1987 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1900
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 16, 1987
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT BE MARKED WITH LETTERS RES TO IDENTIFY THE RESUME FUNCTION AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 101.
Consequence:
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 101.
Remedy:
REPLACE PART OF CRUISE SWITCH PORTION.
Potential Units Affected:
1900
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
DEC 08, 1989 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
8000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 08, 1989
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
Consequence:
PROLONGED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE A LEAKING BRAKELINE RESULTING IN DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT WHICH WOULD INCREASETHE STOPPING DISTANCES AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
CURVE OR REPLACE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE LINE.
Potential Units Affected:
8000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
| Recall Date: |
AUG 02, 1993 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
JETTA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
76000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 02, 1993
Model Affected:
1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Summary:
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.
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.
Potential Units Affected:
76000
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC