NHTSA recall 98V-195 (98V195000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 17, 1998 - about 153,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V195000
Also written as: 98V-195
Reported: August 17, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~153,000
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE CORNER OF THE FUEL TANK. THE LINE COULD BE DAMAGED BY CHAFING AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.

Why it is dangerous

REPEATED CHAFING COULD EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A LEAKING BRAKE LINE CAUSING DIMINISHED BRAKING IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT INCREASING THE VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE ANY DAMAGED LINES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-195 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Volkswagen GTI - 1995

Volkswagen Golf - 1993, 1994, 1995

Volkswagen Jetta - 1993, 1994, 1995

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.