1991 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, covering 447,665 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 93V129000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The venturi tube located in the throttle valve housing can become loose and fall against the throttle plate.
- Risk
- The venturi tube can partially block the throttle plateand prevent it from returning to its full idle position, resulting in unwantedengine speed when the vehicle is placed in a forward or reverse gear.
- Remedy
- Replace the press-fit venturi tube with a thread type tube.
Recall number 92V131000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 92V058000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control: linkages
- What is wrong
- The lock nut of the cruise control rod for the operating servo may not have been properly torqued during manufacture.
- Risk
- Inadequate torque of the lock nut could allow the rodadjustment to change. This could increase the engine idle speed, and possiblyincrease stopping distance with a potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Check and assure proper lock nut torque on the cruise control rod.
Recall number 91V064000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles. These short hoses could stretch and develop cracks.
- Risk
- This could result in brake fluid leakage, with loss offluid pressure and braking ability.
- Remedy
- Replace both brake hoses.
Recall number 90V173000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta recalls
How do I check if my 1991 Volkswagen Jetta has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1991 Volkswagen Jetta have?
5, covering service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control and fuel system, gasoline.
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