1984 VOLKSWAGEN QUANTUM Recalls (3)

Campaign:
84V096000 on 09/10/1984
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:drum
Manufactured:
05/31/1984 - 06/30/1984
Affected:
40
Defect:
Rear brake drums may crack in service, due to an error in the manufacturing process.
Correction:
Upon inspection, dealer will replace brake drums, if necessary.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; rear brake drum.consequences of defect: impairment of the braking function could result inpossible loss of vehicle control and an accident.

Campaign:
85V099000 on 08/08/1985
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
02/28/1983 - 04/30/1984
Affected:
105,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
Replace brake hoses as necessary.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: disc brake hose.

Campaign:
88V021000 on 03/01/1988
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
09/30/1983 - 06/30/1984
Affected:
9,100
Defect:
Idle control unit may malfunction and cause idle stablizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range.
Consequence:
Idle rpm may become erratic and in some instances,increase.
Correction:
Replace idle control unit.
Notes:
System: idle control unit.vehicle description: pasenger cars 5 cylinder equipped with automatictransmission.

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