Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 85V-099 · Audi and Volkswagen vehicles

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 85V-099 covers 105,000 Audi and Volkswagen vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 30, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected105,0005 models

ReportedJul 30, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: DISC BRAKE HOSE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Audi 40001984

Audi 50001983, 1984

Volkswagen Convertible1983, 1984

Volkswagen Jetta1983, 1984

Volkswagen Quantum1983, 1984

Built from March 1, 1983 to May 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.