Volkswagen Jetta 1985

• Recall 61705 [USA]: Brake hose rupture could result in loss of braking ability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  Certain hydraulic brake hoses, p/n 171.611.107b, sold as replacement equipment for 1975-1985 volkswagen (vw) rabbit; 1985-1992 vw golf; and 1980-1992 vw jetta passenger vehicles. Possible brake hose rupture could occur which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 106, "brake hoses."
  foreign parts distributors will notify owners and replace the brake hoses with compliant brake hoses. The recall began on march 30, 2006. Owners may contact foreign parts distributors at 305-885-8646 ext. 11.
  customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 22155 [USA]: The coolant escaping into the passenger compartment couldcontact the driver's feet and injure the driver. also, steam from the heatedliquid will cloud on the window surfaces and impair the driver's vision andcould result in a vehicle accident.
  The end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape into the passenger compartment.
  replace the heater core with an improved heater core.
  system: water heater; heater core.Vehicle description: passenger automobiles.

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• Recall 26791 [USA]: Fuel supply to engine would be partially interrupted,resulting in stalling.
  Fuel pump, located inside fuel tank, could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow.
  install a modified fuel pump and filter.
  system: fuel pump.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with a dual fuel pump system.

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• Recall 28475 [USA]: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection andcatalysts.system: service brakes; brake line.consequen
  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 andcatalysts.System: service brakes; brake line.Consequences of defect: if the exhaust pipe exceeds its normal operatingtemperature and causes the brake line fastening clip to melt, it may cause afire and resulting injury to occupants.

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• Recall 1992057 [Canada]: Heater and defroster
  If the engine overheats, it is possible that the wall of the end cap connecting the heat exchanger's core to the engine cooling system could rupture and allow hot coolant to escape. Should this happen, some of the coolant could contact the driver's feet, causing injury and steam up the interior of the vehicle, impairing visibility. Correction: heat exchanger will be replaced.

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• Recall 1992149 [Canada]: Structure
  Corrosion due to road salt may prevent the hood latch and the safety catch from working properly. This could result in hood fly-up while the vehicle is in motion resulting in obscured driver vision and a possible crash. Correction: owners of affected vehicles will be advised by mail regarding the necessity for periodic lubrication of the engine hood latch mechanism. Dealers will be advised to lubricate the engine hood mechanism whenever an affected vehicle is being serviced.

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• Recall 1987020 [Canada]: Emissions
  These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 1103 - exhaust emissions. - inoperative egr valve -

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• Recall 1987044 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  The fuel pump located inside the fuel tank could seize during high ambient temperatures because of an extreme fine mesh fuel filter restricting the fuel flow. This could cause the vehicle to stall posing a threat to traffic safety. Correction: a modified fuel pump and filter will be installed.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Heater core failure investigation # EA91054

  There is no summary currently available
  

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• Engine mount failure investigation # PE91031

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Consumer put one and half quarts of oil inside of engine, and fifteen minutes later, vehicle started making knocking noise. He had vehicle towed to his house and changed the oil . *ak

Brake line rusted through and sprung a leak, resulting in loss of brake fluid, causing total brake failure. The dealer ans manufacturer will be notified. Ak

Brakes failed causing loss of control/accident. (ohio state police report)

Clutch cable failed twice. *ak

Shake in front-end continual noise during sharp turns. *ak

I thought the problem was just my clutch cable needing replaced but it turned out to be the pedals weld point. The odometer has never worked since i've owned the car but no one can tell why it doesn't work. No gears are sticking and the speedometer works fine. Question, i replaced the heater core and had the fuel pump problem also; how can i get reimbersed for these recalls ?

Seat belt caused separation of sternum and nerve damage to leg during accident. *aw

Heater core recall repairs refused, no reason given (92v-050). *ak

All the door handles outside stick . Tt