NHTSA Recall 80V146000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V146000; Date: Nov. 12, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Audi 4000; 1980 Volkswagen Dasher; 1981 Volkswagen Dasher
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 3,200
Recall Summary:
On certain vehicles, porous spots may have developed on the interior surface of the threaded hole for the brake hose during the moulding process. These spots allow brake fluid to seep from the calipers during heavy brake applications.
How to Fix:
Both front brake calipers will be inspected for brake fluid seepage and will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; hydraulic disc caliper. Consequences of defect: prolonged seepage, which could occur on both frontcalipers, will reduce the brake fluid level in the reservoir. This could leadto a brake failure and vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 18, 1980
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