Jetta III L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (AAZ) (1993)
Technical Service Bulletin # CMPGUD
Date: 980901
Recall - Check/Replace Right Rear Brake Line
RECALL CIRCULAR
September 1998
CODE: UD
SUBJECT:
Check/Replace Right Rear Brake Line
MODELS:
1993-95 Model Volkswagen Jetta, Golf and GTI Vehicles
Dear Volkswagen Dealer:
This is to inform you of a voluntary safety recall campaign involving some 1993-95 model Volkswagen Jetta, Golf and GTI vehicles. This recall
involves proper clearance of the right rear brake line.
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION
Excessive clearance between the right rear brake line and axle housing could result in chafing of the brake line against the fuel tank. Repeated
chafing could eventually result in a leaking brake line.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER RANGE
The vehicles affected by this recall are within the following vehicle identification number range:
3VW _ _ _1H_PM001156 - 3VW _ _ _ 1H_SM103121
Please note that the above VINs represent the lowest and highest serial numbers of affected vehicles. Use of the V-Crest campaign inquiry system
will allow you to determine whether or not a particular vehicle, within the above VIN range, requires the corrective work.
NOTE:
Volkswagen will not reimburse under this recall action any duplicate recall repair work or a repair outside the VIN range.
MODEL NUMBER(S)
1H_ _M 1H_ _P_
1H_ _Q_ 1H_ _T_
Important:
Please Provide A Copy To All Personnel With Recall-Related Responsibilities!
DEALER INVENTORY VEHICLES -
LIMITATION ON SALE OR LEASE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES
Section 154 (d) of the National Traffic and Motor Safety Act of 1966 mandates that dealers correct, prior to delivery for sale or lease, any vehicle
which fails to comply with an applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard or which contains a defect relating to motor vehicle safety. It is,
therefore, imperative that any vehicle in your used car inventory which is affected by this recall and shows the UD code in the V-Crest campaign
inquiry system is corrected prior to sale.
REMEDIAL ACTION
Check proper routing of right rear brake line; realign or replace brake line if necessary.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING
Volkswagen of America will mail first class notification letters to all known owners on or about September 18, 1998. A copy of the owner letter is
included in this circular.
VEHICLE ALLOCATION
Prior to owner notification, we will mail you a computer list containing the VIN's and, where applicable, the names and addresses of affected
vehicle owners located in your dealership's area of responsibility.