Vehicle recall 84V096000 · August 22, 1984
1984 Volkswagen Quantum
Rear brake drums may crack in service, due to an error in the manufacturing process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Rear brake drums may crack in service, due to an error in the manufacturing process.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V096000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 22, 1984
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- August 13, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 40
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Quantum (1984): 1984
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