NHTSA recall 90V-142 (90V142000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 6, 1990 - about 11,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V142000
Also written as: 90V-142
Reported: August 6, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~11,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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 is dangerous

IF BRAKE FLUID BOILS, THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCEDBRAKING PRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL MISSING LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT AIR DUCTS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-142 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volkswagen Golf - 1990

Volkswagen Jetta - 1990

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