NHTSA Recall 78V118000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1978-06-01. An estimated 53 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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