Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V195000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V195000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 153,000 affected units, VW/REAR BRAKE LINE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V195000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-08-17T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/rear brake line

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 153,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: Repeated chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line causing diminished braking in one brake circuit increasing the vehicle's stopping distance.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace any damaged lines.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-v5m6-neb6-ccwd

NHTSA ID: 98V195000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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