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1983 VW CONVERTIBLE Recall - Campaign #85V099000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1983 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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Vehicle 1983 VW CONVERTIBLE
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
 
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
Corrective action REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: DISC BRAKE HOSE.
See also
Technical Service Bulletins





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