Volkswagen Scirocco 1978

• Recall 31029 [USA]: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake lines.consequences of defect: failure of one braking cir
  Brake lines installed underneath the carpeting in the passenger compartment may rust due to the entry of water and road salt. If rusting remains unchecked, it produces leaks in the lines and brake fluid may be lost.
  the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the interior brake lines at no cost to owner. Owners are also advised that all brake lines should be inspected at two-year intervals.
  vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: service brakes; brake lines.Consequences of defect: failure of one braking circuit of the dual systemincreases the vehicle stopping distance and may result in a vehicle accident.Failure of both may cause total loss of brakes.Note: owners are cautioned to have vehicles with failed brakes towed to thedealer. Indication of failure is evidenced by soft resistance of the pedal ortravel of the pedal almost to the floor.

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• Recall 1984004 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  On certain vehicles, an increased resistance of the fuel pump's electrical connection in the fuse and relay board could cause insufficient fuel pump pressure. This in turn could lead to starting difficulties and to some degree stalling. Vehicle stalling in traffic could present a dangerous situation.

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• Recall 1981019 [Canada]: Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. the accelerator cable from the automatic transmission to the throttle housing
  Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The accelerator cable from the automatic transmission to the throttle housing may have been bent during installation or improperly handled during vehicle servicing. This may result in damage which could cause throttle sticking.

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• Recall 1981072 [Canada]: Brake lines within passenger compartment may corrode and result in sudden leakage and partial brake system failure. this will
  Brake lines within passenger compartment may corrode and result in sudden leakage and partial brake system failure. This will impair braking capability and result in increased stopping distance.

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• Recall 1980042 [Canada]: Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. if the subject vehicles are equipped with aftermarket radios installed by deal
  Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. If the subject vehicles are equipped with aftermarket radios installed by dealers, garages, specialty shops or the vehicle owner and the hole in the fender apron through which the antenna cable is routed is not properly sealed, splash water from the rotating front tire could enter the passenger compartment, trickle down the antenna cable and possibly enter the fuse relay board. This condition could cause corrosion of the fuse board terminals possibly causing the starter to be activated accidentally.

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• Recall 1979088 [Canada]: For recall information older than 1980 contact 1-800-333-0510 or 613-993-9851
  For recall information older than 1980 contact 1-800-333-0510 or 613-993-9851

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Vin number = [xxx] vw dealer 4724 roosevelt way northeast, seattle, wa (206) 634-3322 has not being helpful with 1978 volkswagen scirocco service brakes, hydraulic recall 83v116000. My brakes failed going down a hill in oct 2010 fortunately i downshifted and use the handbrakes to come to a stop. I had truline pointed out to me that there was a recall in 1983 and i might be able to have vw make the repair since safety recalls ae forever. University vw has not been helpful with my problem as i left my car there for nearly a month and all they could say was they could not find the parts or they are waiting for feedback from vw headquarters. I'd tried emails and phone calls to university vw and still getting the same reply. *tr