Audi Fox 1978
Model Fox made in 1978 by Audi got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1978
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V117000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | from 09/01/1975 to 08/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 930000 | 01/18/1984 | ODI | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 11/09/1983 | 11/23/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning. this can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary. a bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection.system: fuel system; electric fuel pump.consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start. a stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 77V184000 | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | V (Vehicle) | 1125 | 10/19/1977 | MFR | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | 10/19/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will tighten the front brake caliper guide bolts to specifications, free of charge, where found necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||