NHTSA Recall 83V116000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V116000; Date: Nov. 9, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1978 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit; 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1976 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1977 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1978 Volkswagen Scirocco; 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 661,585
Recall Summary:
Brake lines installed underneath the carpeting in the passenger compartment may rust due to the entry of water and road salt. If rusting remains unchecked, it produces leaks in the lines and brake fluid may be lost.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the interior brake lines at no cost to owner. Owners are also advised that all brake lines should be inspected at two-year intervals.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; brake lines. Consequences of defect: failure of one braking circuit of the dual systemincreases the vehicle stopping distance and may result in a vehicle accident. Failure of both may cause total loss of brakes. Note: owners are cautioned to have vehicles with failed brakes towed to thedealer. Indication of failure is evidenced by soft resistance of the pedal ortravel of the pedal almost to the floor.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 18, 1984
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