Vehicle recall 90V007000 · January 22, 1990
1990 Volkswagen Jetta
Power steering pump bracket is subject to breakage due to excessive tension caused by a lack of clearance between the pump mounting bracket and sealing flange edge of the oil pan.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Power steering pump bracket is subject to breakage due to excessive tension caused by a lack of clearance between the pump mounting bracket and sealing flange edge of the oil pan.
- Consequence
- Bracket breakage could allow power steering pump to loosen and drive belt to slip, resulting in the need for unexpected increased steering force with the potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace power steering pump bracket.
- Notes
- System: steering power assist.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V007000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 22, 1990
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- March 22, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 225
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
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 (1990): 1990
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