Equipment recall 96E006000 · March 4, 1996

1983-1986 Audi 5000

These brake hose assemblies have inadequate crimps attaching the hose to the hose fittings and could cause the hose and fitting to separate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: These brake hose assemblies have inadequate crimps attaching the hose to the hose fittings and could cause the hose and fitting to separate.
Consequence: If the brake hose assembly separates, loss of braking power can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy: These brake hose assemblies will be replaced.
Notes: System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; hoses.equipment description: aftermarket brake hose assemblies, model SP6957, for use on 1983 through 1986 Audi 5000 vehicles.note: the vehicle owner should immediately return the vehicle to the service facility which performed the installation and the installer shold remove the brake hose assembly and replace it with assembly SP9037.EIS will remedy the defect without charge to the owner for the replacement of the defective parts and will pay the installing facility for its purchase cost of there placement part (a copy of the purchase invoice will be needed) plus a labor charge. Owners or installers can contact eis at 129 worthington ridge, berlin, connecticut 06037, attn. D. J. Duprey, quality assurance manager, or CALL1-203-828-8290. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96E006000
Reported to NHTSA: March 4, 1996
Filed by: EIS BRAKE PARTS
Owner notification: April 10, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 414
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 96E006000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Audi 5000 (1983-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983

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