NHTSA recall 06E018000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. The recall began on March 30, 2006.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1990 Volkswagen Golf
- 1990 Volkswagen Jetta
- 1991 Volkswagen Golf
- 1991 Volkswagen Jetta
- 1992 Volkswagen Golf
- 1992 Volkswagen Jetta
All model years NHTSA lists
year not stated Jp Group A/S 171.611.701B, 1985 Volkswagen Golf, 1986 Volkswagen Golf, 1987 Volkswagen Golf, 1988 Volkswagen Golf, 1989 Volkswagen Golf, 1990 Volkswagen Golf, 1991 Volkswagen Golf, 1992 Volkswagen Golf, 1980 Volkswagen Jetta, 1981 Volkswagen Jetta, 1982 Volkswagen Jetta, 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, 1985 Volkswagen Jetta, 1986 Volkswagen Jetta, 1987 Volkswagen Jetta, 1988 Volkswagen Jetta, 1989 Volkswagen Jetta, 1990 Volkswagen Jetta, 1991 Volkswagen Jetta, 1992 Volkswagen Jetta, 1975 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1980 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06E018000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.