Volkswagen, Audi 1983–1984 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled July 30, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V099000 · Volkswagen
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
Units
105,000 units
Description
UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP CRACKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CRACKS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID RESULTING IN AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
Product
Volkswagen 4000 · Volkswagen 5000 · Volkswagen CONVERTIBLE · Volkswagen JETTA · Volkswagen QUANTUM
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →