Audi 4000, 5000; Volkswagen Convertible, Jetta and 1 more (1983-1984): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 85V099000 · Jul 30, 1985 · Volkswagen of America,inc
105,000
vehicles affected
105,000
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V099000
- Date
- Jul 30, 1985
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 105,000
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 1983-1984
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 9 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | 4000 | 1984 |
| Audi | 5000 | 1983-1984 |
| Volkswagen | Convertible | 1983-1984 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 1983-1984 |
| Volkswagen | Quantum | 1983-1984 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V099000?
5 models: Audi 4000 (1984), Audi 5000 (1983-1984), Volkswagen Convertible (1983-1984) and 2 more, about 105,000 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V099000?
REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.