The 1991 Volkswagen Jetta has 3 recalls, with the most serious being a suspension defect where engine sub-frame bolts can shear off, allowing a front wheel control arm to pivot and pull that wheel badly out of alignment, which can cause a crash.
The brake system also has a concern: some vehicles were fitted with front brake hoses that are too short, causing them to stretch and crack over time, which can lead to brake fluid leaking out and a significant loss of stopping power. On the cruise control side, a lock nut on the throttle servo rod may not have been tightened to the correct specification, which can allow the rod's adjustment to shift and raise engine idle speed, extending the distance needed to bring the vehicle to a stop.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock nut securing the cruise control rod to the operating servo may not have been tightened to the correct specification during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will check and tighten the cruise control rod lock nut to the proper specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Engine sub-frame bolts may shear off, allowing the front wheel control arm to pivot and misalign the wheel, which could cause a crash.
What the fix does
Defective bolts will be replaced with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles have front brake hoses that are too short. These hoses can stretch over time and develop cracks.
What the fix does
Both front brake hoses will be replaced with properly sized hoses.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
