Vehicle recall 89V221000 · December 8, 1989
1987-1989 Volkswagen Jetta
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Consequence
- Prolonged chafing could eventually cause a leaking brakeline resulting in diminished braking in one brake circuit which would increasethe stopping distances and result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Curve or replace right front brake line.
- Notes
- System: right front brake line.vehicle description: passenger cars.description of defects: an incorrectly contoured metal brake line leading to theright front wheel could be damaged by a preheating tube chafing against it.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V221000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 8, 1989
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- April 30, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,000
- 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 (1987-1989): 1989, 1988, 1987
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