Recall 06E018000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Defect in 1975-1992 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
RECALL This recall affects up to 266 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06E018000 |
| Manufacturer | FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 266 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1975 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1976 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1977 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1978 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1979 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1980 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1980 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1981 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1981 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1982 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1982 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1983 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1983 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1984 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT, 1984 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1985 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1985 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1986 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1986 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1987 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1987 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1988 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1988 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1989 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1990 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1990 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1991 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, 1991 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1992 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, 1992 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
BRAKE HOSE RUPTURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V836000 | 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 629 | |
| 25V835000 | 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 27 | |
| 25V638000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 | |
| 25V526000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 15 | |
| 25V434000 | 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT | SERVICE BRAKES | 546 | |
| 25V269000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 5,644 | |
| 25V233000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5,637 | |
| 25V334000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 171,381 | |
| 25V125000 | 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | 13,769 | |
| 25V082000 | 2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 29,569 |