Volkswagen Dasher 1980

Model Dasher made in 1980 by Volkswagen got 3 investigations as well as 2 recalls. The car had some investigations: power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1980

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
83V117000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 09/01/1975 to 08/01/1982V (Vehicle)93000001/18/1984ODIVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC11/09/198311/23/1983
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryDealer 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.
NotesVehicle 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
80V146000VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCfrom 08/01/1980 to 10/01/1980V (Vehicle)320011/18/1980MFRVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC11/12/198012/10/1980
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryBoth front brake calipers will be inspected for brake fluid seepage and will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.
NotesVehicle 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.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN
DP85007VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC12/14/198402/01/1985CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT BOOT FAILURE
 Constant velocity joint boot failure
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
DP85005VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC11/15/198403/12/1985BRAKE POWER ASSIST FAILURE
 Brake power assist failure
WHEELS
DP85014VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC02/06/198503/18/1985HUB CAP RETENTION
 Hub cap retention