Volkswagen Dasher 1981

Model Dasher made in 1981 by Volkswagen got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Model 1981

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.