Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 78V-261 · 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 78V-261 covers 13 1979 Volkswagen Scirocco for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V261000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND IF NECESSARY, REROUTE THE BRAKE HOSE TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL.
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.
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 October 1, 1978 to October 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.