Audi 4000; Volkswagen Dasher (1980-1981): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 80V146000 · Nov 12, 1980 · Volkswagen of America,inc
3,200
vehicles affected
3,200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 80V146000
- Date
- Nov 12, 1980
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 3,200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Disc > Caliper
- Model years
- 1980-1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | 4000 | 1981 |
| Volkswagen | Dasher | 1980-1981 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 80V146000?
2 models: Audi 4000 (1981), Volkswagen Dasher (1980-1981), about 3,200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 80V146000?
BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.