UNDER ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, OUTER RUBBER LAYER OF BRAKE HOSES MAY BECOME BRITTLE AND DEVELOP
— Recall Campaign #85V099000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 105,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85V099000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 30, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85V099000 |
| Units affected: | 105,000 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: DISC BRAKE HOSE.