NHTSA Recall 77V184000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V184000; Date: Oct. 19, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Audi FOX; 1978 Volkswagen Dasher
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 1,125
Recall Summary:
On the involved vehicles, the two guide bolts for each of the left and right side free-floating front brake calipers may not have been tightened according to specifications during assembly.
How to Fix:
The dealer will tighten the front brake caliper guide bolts to specifications, free of charge, where found necessary.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; front brake caliper bolts. Consequences of defect: severely loose bolts may interfere with brakingcapability and a vehicle accident may result. Note: brake noise and vibrations when brakes are applied may be indicationsthat the bolts are loose.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 19, 1977
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