Vehicle recall 85V099000 · July 30, 1985
Audi 5000, Volkswagen Convertible and 3 more models
Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. Consequence of defect: cracks could lead to loss of brake fluid resulting in an increase in stopping distance and possibly an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace brake hoses as necessary.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars. System: disc brake hose.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V099000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 30, 1985
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 105,000
- 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.
- Audi 4000 (1984): 1984
- Audi 5000 (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
- Volkswagen Convertible (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
- Volkswagen Jetta (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
- Volkswagen Quantum (1983-1984): 1984, 1983
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