NHTSA recall 90V142000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
August 6, 1990report date
11,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: If brake fluid boils, this could result in reducedbraking pressure with potential for an accident.
The fix: Install missing left and right front air ducts.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1990 Volkswagen Golf, 1990 Volkswagen Jetta.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 90V142000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.