Transport CanadaCritical
1993 VOLKSWAGEN GTITransport Canada Recall #1998192
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the rear brake line on the passenger side could be routed too close to the corner of the fuel tank. An improperly routed brake line could be damaged by chafing against the fuel tank during extreme axle movement. Such chafing could result in a leaking brake line causing a partial brake system failure and increased stopping distances.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will check the routing of the right rear brake line and replace any damaged brake line.
49,864 vehicles affectedMfr ref: UDUpdated June 10, 2026