Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Summary

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."

Actions

Foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. The recall began on March 30, 2006. Owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11.

Documents (10)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Other Recall Related Documents - Test Reports
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)

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