1978 VW SCIROCCO RECALL - #78V118000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : MECHANICAL : LINKAGE AND CABLE
THE REAR AXLE BRAKE CABLE BRACKET IS ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE OF A FLANGE BOLT OF THE REAR AXLE. THIS BRACKET WAS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 VW SCIROCCO |
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| Manufacturer |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1978 - 4/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
2/15/1980 |
| Influenced by |
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/14/1978 |
| # Affected |
53 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE |
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| Description |
THE REAR AXLE BRAKE CABLE BRACKET IS ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE OF A FLANGE BOLT OF THE REAR AXLE. THIS BRACKET WAS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE BRACKET AND INSTALL A NEW FLANGE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EMERGENCY BRAKES; CABLE BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD DEFORM THE FLANGE AND ALLOW THE BOLTS TOBECOME LOOSE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR. |
| See also |
1978 VW SCIROCCO Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 VW SCIROCCO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STARTER ASSEMBLY, RELAY
1978 VW SCIROCCO Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1978 VW SCIROCCO Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
1978 VW SCIROCCO Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1978 VW SCIROCCO Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 VW SCIROCCO Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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