NHTSA Recall 85V099000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1985-07-30. An estimated 105,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: DISC BRAKE HOSE.
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