1984 VW CONVERTIBLE RECALL - #85V099000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 VW CONVERTIBLE |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1983 - 5/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
8/9/1985 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
105,000 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: DISC BRAKE HOSE. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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