Vehicle recall 78V261000 · December 11, 1978
1979 Volkswagen Scirocco
The front brake line and brake hose assembly may have been improperly routed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The front brake line and brake hose assembly may have been improperly routed. The brake hose could then rub against the wheel at certain wheel positions during vehicle operation. This will result in brake hose wear and brake fluid loss.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and if necessary, reroute the brake hose to preclude contact with the wheel.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake hose.consequences of defect: reduced braking capability could occur, possiblycausing loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 78V261000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 11, 1978
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- December 14, 1978
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Scirocco (1979): 1979
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