NHTSA Recall # | 31584 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 85V099000 |
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Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 1983 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 12/09/24 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/03/83 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/05/84 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/07/85 |
Report created | 09/08/85 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 105000 |
Defect 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. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Replace brake hoses as necessary. |
Recall notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: disc brake hose. |