Recalls › 78V261000

NHTSA recall 78V261000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Volkswagen Scirocco

Reported Dec 11, 197813 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Oct 1, 1978 – Oct 1, 1978

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and if necessary, reroute the brake hose to preclude contact with the wheel.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Scirocco
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake hose.consequences of defect: reduced braking capability could occur, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.