Volkswagen Quantum recalls

4 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen Quantum from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Idle control fault may cause erratic or increased idle speed

    Reported February 22, 1988Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 88V0210009,100 vehicles affected

    A malfunctioning idle control unit may activate the idle stabiliser valve outside its normal range, causing erratic or increased engine speed. The idle control unit will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Defect
    IDLE CONTROL UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE IDLE STABLIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
    Consequence
    IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND IN SOME INSTANCES,INCREASE.
    Remedy
    REPLACE IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: IDLE CONTROL UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASENGER CARS 5 CYLINDER EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION.

  2. Idle stabilizer may wear excessively

    Reported May 18, 1987Model years 1985–1986NHTSA campaign 87V06900025,000 vehicles affected

    Excessive wear of the idle stabilizer may cause the engine idle to fluctuate and make the vehicle drive poorly. The idle stabilizer will be replaced.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
    Defect
    EXCESSIVE WEAR OF IDLE STABILIZER COULD CAUSE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS.
    Consequence
    IDLE FLUCTUATIONS COULD RESULT IN UNSATISFACTORYDRIVEABILITY.
    Remedy
    REPLACE IDLE STABILIZER.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS (5-CYLINDER) EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION.

  3. Brake hoses may crack and leak

    Reported July 30, 1985Model years 1983–1984NHTSA campaign 85V099000105,000 vehicles affected

    In adverse weather, the outer layer of brake hoses may become brittle and crack, causing brake fluid loss, longer stopping distances and possibly a crash. Brake hoses will be replaced as necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    REPLACE BRAKE HOSES AS NECESSARY.
    Notes
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: DISC BRAKE HOSE.

  4. Rear brake drums may crack

    Reported August 22, 1984Model years 1984NHTSA campaign 84V09600040 vehicles affected

    A manufacturing error may cause the rear brake drums to crack in service. The dealer will inspect and replace the drums if necessary.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
    Defect
    REAR BRAKE DRUMS MAY CRACK IN SERVICE, DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
    Remedy
    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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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