What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1985089
- Recall date
- 29 July 1985
- Make
- Volkswagen, Audi
- Models
- Jetta, Scirocco, Cabriolet, 5000
- Model years
- 1983 to 1984
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Brakes
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 15,559
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses in VW vehicles and rear brake hoses in the Audi 5000 turbo, manufactured by F.A.G., may become brittle under winter conditions. Subsequent cracks may eventually lead to a loss of brake fluid resulting in increased stopping distance during a sudden brake application.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1985089.