Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
4000
Year
1981
Recall Campaign Number
80V146000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Both Front Brake Calipers Will Be Inspected For Brake Fluid Seepage And Will Be Replaced, If Necessary, Without Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19800801
End Of Manufacture
19801001
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3200
Date Owners Notified
19801118
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19801112