Recall
Volkswagen Quantum — 85V099000
NHTSA ID
85V099000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Quantum
Years Affected
1984
Recall Date
1985-07-30
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
105,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.