NHTSA Recall 78V118000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V118000; Date: Jun. 1, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 53
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
The dealer will relocate the bracket and install a new flange, if necessary, without charge.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 14, 1978
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