Vehicle recall 93V129000 · August 2, 1993
Volkswagen Golf and Jetta
An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal brake line.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- An engine preheating tube may not be properly supported due to a missing support bracket, causing the preheating tube to chafe against the right front metal brake line. This can damage the hydraulic line, causing brake fluid leakage and diminished braking in one brake circuit.
- Consequence
- Diminished braking can result in increased stoppingdistances and a possible accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a preheating tube support bracket to ensure proper positioning relative to the right front metal brake line.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic lines.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with digifant engine managementsystems.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V129000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 2, 1993
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- September 24, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76,000
- 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 Golf (1988-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
- Volkswagen Jetta (1988-1991): 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
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