The problem
These brake hose assemblies have inadequate crimps attaching the hose to the hose fittings and could cause the hose and fitting to separate.
The risk
If the brake hose assembly separates, loss of braking power can occur increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
THESE BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- 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.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Audi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96E006000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.