Vehicle recall 90V173000 · September 25, 1990
1991 Volkswagen Jetta
Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Front brake hoses of insufficient length were installed in some vehicles. These short hoses could stretch and develop cracks.
- Consequence
- This could result in brake fluid leakage, with loss offluid pressure and braking ability.
- Remedy
- Replace both brake hoses.
- Notes
- System: front brake hoses.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 25, 1990
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- October 12, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 465
- 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 (1991): 1991
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