Jetta L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC Turbo (1985)
Brake Hose/Line: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 84V144000: Brake Line Clip Melting
THE CLIP LOCATED ABOVE THE EXHAUST PIPE WHERE IT ENTERS THE PRE-MUFFLER MAY MELT FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT
CAUSED BY ENGINE IDLING.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION AND CATALYSTS.
SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINE.
CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE EXHAUST PIPE EXCEEDS ITS NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CAUSES THE BRAKE
LINE FASTENING CLIP TO MELT, IT MAY CAUSE AFIRE AND RESULTING INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
