1984 Volkswagen Quantum Recalls

1. Recall Description

   IDLE CONTROL UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE IDLE STABLIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.

   Possible Effects

   IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND IN SOME INSTANCES,INCREASE.

   Action

   REPLACE IDLE CONTROL UNIT.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: IDLE CONTROL UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASENGER CARS 5 CYLINDER EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1983-10-01 - 1984-07-01

   Vehicles Affected

   9100

2. Recall Description

   REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY CRACK IN SERVICE, DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   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 Manufacture Dates

   1984-06-01 - 1984-07-01

   Vehicles Affected

   40

3. Recall Description

   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.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: DISC BRAKE HOSE.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1983-03-01 - 1984-05-01

   Vehicles Affected

   105000