Recall
Volkswagen Scirocco — 78V261000
NHTSA ID
78V261000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Scirocco
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1978-12-11
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
13
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FRONT BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED. THE BRAKE HOSE COULD THEN RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL AT CERTAIN WHEEL POSITIONS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS WILL RESULT IN BRAKE HOSE WEAR AND BRAKE FLUID LOSS.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY, REROUTE THE BRAKE HOSE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL.