OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
84V144000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Reported Nov 14, 1984 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Summary
THE CLIP LOCATED ABOVE THE EXHAUST PIPE WHERE IT ENTERS THE PRE-MUFFLER MAY MELT FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT CAUSED BY ENGINE IDLING.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER HAS INITIATED A TWO STEP CORRECTIVE PROCEDURE: THE FIRST STEP CONSISTS OF IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF THE PLASTIC CLIP ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. STEP TWO INVOLVES REPLACEMENT OF THE PLASTIC CLIP WITH A METAL ONE WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION ANDCATALYSTS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE EXHAUST PIPE EXCEEDS ITS NORMAL OPERATINGTEMPERATURE AND CAUSES THE BRAKE LINE FASTENING CLIP TO MELT, IT MAY CAUSE AFIRE AND RESULTING INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
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