1990 Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Jetta recall: caliper

Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on August 6, 1990. It covers about 11,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 11,000
reported: Aug 6, 1990
owners notified: Aug 23, 1990
related complaints: 4

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 90V142000

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Golf 1990 1990
Volkswagen Jetta 1990 1990

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about brakes problems.

1990 Volkswagen Golf 1990 Volkswagen Jetta

Questions about recall 90V142000

Is there a recall on the 1990 Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Jetta caliper?

Yes. Recall 90V142000, reported on August 6, 1990, covers about 11,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 90V142000?

Install missing left and right front air ducts.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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