Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #90V142000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 90V142000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 11,000 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Install missing left and right front air ducts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 90V142000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1990-08-06T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:disc:caliper

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 11,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: If brake fluid boils, this could result in reducedbraking pressure with potential for an accident.

Corrective Action: Install missing left and right front air ducts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zcaa_cm77-6yzz

NHTSA ID: 90V142000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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