Vehicle recall 84V144000 · November 14, 1984
1985 Volkswagen Jetta
The clip located above the exhaust pipe where it enters the pre-muffler may melt from excessive heat caused by engine idling.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The clip located above the exhaust pipe where it enters the pre-muffler may melt from excessive heat caused by engine idling.
- Remedy
- The dealer has initiated a two step corrective procedure: the first step consists of immediate removal of the plastic clip on all affected vehicles. Step two involves replacement of the plastic clip with a metal one when parts are available.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection andcatalysts.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: if the exhaust pipe exceeds its normal operatingtemperature and causes the brake line fastening clip to melt, it may cause afire and resulting injury to occupants.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V144000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 14, 1984
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- November 1, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Jetta (1985): 1985
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