Transport CanadaCritical
1983 VOLKSWAGEN JETTATransport Canada Recall #1985089
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
15,559 vehicles affectedMfr ref: FV, NSUpdated June 10, 2026