Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #80V146000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V146000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 3,200 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:DISC:CALIPER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Both front brake calipers will be inspected for brake fluid seepage and will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V146000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1980-11-12T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:disc:caliper

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 3,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Both front brake calipers will be inspected for brake fluid seepage and will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-asfg-pgur_f4zq

NHTSA ID: 80V146000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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