Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 78V-118 · Volkswagen vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 78V-118 covers 53 Volkswagen vehicles for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE REAR AXLE BRAKE CABLE BRACKET IS ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE OF A FLANGE BOLT OF THE REAR AXLE. THIS BRACKET WAS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE BRACKET AND INSTALL A NEW FLANGE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EMERGENCY BRAKES; CABLE BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD DEFORM THE FLANGE AND ALLOW THE BOLTS TOBECOME LOOSE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1978 to April 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.