NHTSA Recall 77V182000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V182000; Date: Oct. 18, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 18,500
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the two rubber elbows, located at each end of the plastic pipe leading from the throttle valve body housing to the brake booster vacuum pump, may be damaged as a result of improper clamp installation.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the rubber elbow connections and install new type clamps, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; brake vacuum line connection elbows. Consequences of defect: as a result, the driver may experience engine stallingand insufficient brake booster vacuum which may lead to a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 23, 1977
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