Safety Recall NHTSA · 06E018000 Reported March 1, 2006

Fmvss 106/replacement hydraulic brake hose rupture

Q: What is recall 06E018000?

NHTSA recall 06E018000 was issued by Foreign Parts Distributors, Inc. on March 1, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 106/replacement hydraulic brake hose rupture. The recall affects approximately 266 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Foreign Parts Distributors, Inc. · N/A · 266 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06E018000

Manufacturer Campaign

171.611.701B

Manufacturer

Foreign Parts Distributors, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

266

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

March 1, 2006

Defect 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."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Foreign Parts Distributors, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 06E018000 or campaign 171.611.701B.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 06E018000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 06E018000?

NHTSA recall 06E018000 was issued by Foreign Parts Distributors, Inc. on March 1, 2006. It addresses: Fmvss 106/replacement hydraulic brake hose rupture. The recall affects approximately 266 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Foreign Parts Distributors, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 06E018000 or the manufacturer campaign number 171.611.701B. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.