Volkswagen Jetta 1986

• Recall 61706 [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.

• Recall 22156 [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.

• Recall 26792 [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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

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 as of 19911209

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• Engine mount failure investigation as of 19910114

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Tl* the contact owns a 1986 volkswagen jetta. The contact was driving 60 mph when he noticed antifreeze abnormally leaking onto her foot. As a result, the contact sustained burns to her foot and the vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised that the heater core had fractured and caused the anti-freeze to leak onto the contact. The contact did not call the manufacturer regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 97,869.

A sudden failure from the fracture of the metal holding the part of the k-frame which holds the lower left front suspension member, steering control became suddenly verry sloppy, nearly resulting in a collision with adjoining traffic. I believe this is the second falure of this member on this vehicle. The dealer wanted to sell me parts and labor but was otherwise not interested. It seemed when i was inquiring about parts availability that this may not be an uncommon failure to occurr on this vehicle. *ak

Consumer received a recall notice on the heater core. The dealer had to remove the air duct seals. The mechanic informed the owner that the seals needed to be replaced . Dealer had to remove seals in order to repair the recall. Dealer will not replace the seals unless the owner pays for them. *ak

Fuel pumps failed twice.

Failure on the driver and passenger and rear door handles, door handles are broken off can not get into the vehicle. *ak

Manual transmission clutch pedal goes all the way to floor, unable to engage in forward gears. Tt

Vehicle sputters and then stalls while idling and in stop and go traffic. Worse during high temperatures. Will not restart for approximately 10 minutes. Fuel pump makes whining noises.

I found out there was a recall on the fuel pump located inside the fuel tank. During long idling my fuel pump makes alot of noise then shuts down. This has been going on for a very long time and the manufacture stated there was no recalls on this vehicle. Its amazing that i have put up with this for this long. I spent many hard earn dollars to try to figure this problem out and still hasn't been fixed because noone could figure what the problem was. Was there a recall on this part and do i have any recourse . Thank you. *ak

Driver sustained multiple injuries when air bag deployed during crash, including a burn that left the vw emblem from the steering wheel embedded on arm.

When turning the ignition on car did not start up. This was due to a faulty fuel pump. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak

Violent deployment of driver's air bag during a collision resulted in multiple cuts/burns/concussion. *ak

Starter failed.

There is a weak melted seal in the fuel box which is leaking. *jg the heater core was recalled. Recall# 87v053000 *scc

The inner pads on the left and right both separated completely from the back plates and pushed down in the caliper, rubbing against the rotor.