Recall 90V-142
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1990 Volkswagen Golf and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, disc, caliper).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-142
- Reported
- August 6, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 11,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: brake caliper air ducts.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Golf 1990
- Volkswagen Jetta 1990