NHTSA recall 93V-129 (93V129000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 2, 1993 - about 76,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 93V129000
Also written as: 93V-129
Reported: August 2, 1993
Vehicles affected: ~76,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

AN ENGINE PREHEATING TUBE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED DUE TO A MISSING SUPPORT BRACKET, CAUSING THE PREHEATING TUBE TO CHAFE AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC LINE, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT.

Why it is dangerous

DIMINISHED BRAKING CAN RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PREHEATING TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET TO ENSURE PROPER POSITIONING RELATIVE TO THE RIGHT FRONT METAL BRAKE LINE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 93V-129 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Volkswagen Golf - 1990, 1991

Volkswagen Jetta - 1990, 1991

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.