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Safety recall · 84V096000

Service brakes: drum Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on August 22, 1984. It covers about 40 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

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84V096000
Reported
Aug 22, 1984
Vehicles
40
Area
Brakes

The problem

Rear brake drums may crack in service, due to an error in the manufacturing process.

The fix

Upon inspection, dealer will replace brake drums, if necessary.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V096000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Volkswagen Quantum33F

Questions

Is the 84V096000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V096000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V096000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on August 22, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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