| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : DASHER | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 77V184000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19771019 | Date Received by ODI: 19771019 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1125 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS, FREE OF CHARGE, WHERE FOUND NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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