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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Date Announced
MAR 01, 2006
Vehicles Affected
266
Volkswagen Recall #
171.611.701B
NHTSA Campaign #
06E018000
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."
Actions
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.
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