Recalls for RABBIT VOLKSWAGEN, VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE, June 01, 1978
A recall was issued on June 01, 1978 for RABBIT VOLKSWAGEN, manufactured by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC, in response to PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE problems. THE REAR AXLE BRAKE CABLE BRACKET IS ATTACHED TO THE OUTSIDE OF A FLANGE BOLT OF THE REAR AXLE. THIS BRACKET WAS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: THE DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE BRACKET AND INSTALL A NEW FLANGE, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EMERGENCY BRAKES; CABLE BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD DEFORM THE FLANGE AND ALLOW THE BOLTS TOBECOME LOOSE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT MAY OCCUR.