1993-1995 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on August 17, 1998. It covers about 153,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 153,000
- reported
- Aug 17, 1998
- owners notified
- Oct 15, 1998
- related complaints
- 46
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The rear brake line on the passenger side was routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. The line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank.
- Risk
- Repeated chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line causing diminished braking in one brake circuit increasing the vehicle's stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.
Recall number 98V195000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Golf 1993-1995 199319941995
- Volkswagen GTI 1993-1995 199319941995
- Volkswagen Jetta 1993-1995 199319941995
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 98V195000
Is there a recall on the 1993-1995 Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen GTI and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 98V195000, reported on August 17, 1998, covers about 153,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V195000?
Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.
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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