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Safety Recalls of Volkswagen Quantum Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Quantum. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Quantum.

NHTSA Recall #: 88V021000; Feb. 22, 1988

Idle rpm may become erratic and in some instances,increase.

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Volkswagen Quantum

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Recall Summary: Idle control unit may malfunction and cause idle stablizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 87V069000; May. 18, 1987

Idle fluctuations could result in unsatisfactorydriveability.

Recalled Vehicles: 1985 Audi 4000, 1986 Audi 4000, 1985 Audi Coupe, 1986 Audi Coupe, 1985 Volkswagen Quantum, 1986 Volkswagen Quantum

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Recall Summary: Excessive wear of idle stabilizer could cause idle fluctuations. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 85V099000; Jul. 30, 1985

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Audi 4000, 1983 Audi 5000, 1984 Audi 5000, 1983 Volkswagen Convertible, 1984 Volkswagen Convertible, 1983 Volkswagen Jetta, 1984 Volkswagen Jetta, 1983 Volkswagen Quantum, 1984 Volkswagen Quantum

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 84V096000; Aug. 22, 1984

Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Volkswagen Quantum

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

Recall Summary: Rear brake drums may crack in service, due to an error in the manufacturing process. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Volkswagen Quantum Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Feb. 22, 1988	Vehicle Speed Control	9,100
May. 18, 1987	Vehicle Speed Control	25,000
Jul. 30, 1985	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings	105,000
Aug. 22, 1984	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:drum	40

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Volkswagen Quantum Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1986 Volkswagen Quantum	1
1985 Volkswagen Quantum	1
1984 Volkswagen Quantum	3
1983 Volkswagen Quantum	1