Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 87V158000

Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1987-10-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 87V158000

Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

Component
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
16,000
Reported to NHTSA
1987-10-06
Owners notified
1987-12-28

Defect description

CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. BRAKINGABILITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.

Manufacturer remedy

REQUIRES INSPECTION OF BRAKE CALIPERS AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE CALIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Audi 50001987 1986

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.