Recalls › 83V116000

NHTSA recall 83V116000

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

Volkswagen Rabbit and 1 more

Reported Nov 9, 1983661,585 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Apr 1, 1974 – Jul 1, 1979

The defect

Brake lines installed underneath the carpeting in the passenger compartment may rust due to the entry of water and road salt. If rusting remains unchecked, it produces leaks in the lines and brake fluid may be lost.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the interior brake lines at no cost to owner. Owners are also advised that all brake lines should be inspected at two-year intervals.

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Rabbit
19751976197719781979
Volkswagen Scirocco
19751976197719781979

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake lines.consequences of defect: failure of one braking circuit of the dual systemincreases the vehicle stopping distance and may result in a vehicle accident.failure of both may cause total loss of brakes.note: owners are cautioned to have vehicles with failed brakes towed to thedealer. Indication of failure IS evidenced by soft resistance of the pedal ortravel of the pedal almost to the floor.