Equipment recall 06E018000 · March 1, 2006

Volkswagen Jetta, Rabbit and 1 more model

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

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."
Consequence: Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 06E018000
Reported to NHTSA: March 1, 2006
Filed by: FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 171.611.701B
Owner notification: March 30, 2006
Vehicles potentially affected: 266
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 06E018000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Volkswagen Golf (1985-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985
Volkswagen Jetta (1980-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980
Volkswagen Rabbit (1975-1984): 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

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