Volkswagen · Canada · High
Volkswagen Jetta, Scirocco +1 more: Brakes
Affects Volkswagen Jetta, Scirocco, Cabriolet · 1983–1984 — about 16K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses in VW vehicles and rear brake hoses in the Audi 5000 turbo, manufactured by F.A.G., may become brittle under winter conditions. Subsequent cracks may eventually lead to a loss of brake fluid resulting in increased stopping distance during a sudden brake application.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational