VOLKSWAGENConvertible
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1983 Volkswagen Convertible recalls
There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.
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Most-mentioned components
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 1
Campaign 85V099000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Jun 7, 1987
Summary
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.
Remedy
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REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
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