Recalls for your 1978 Volkswagen Dasher

Recalls for 1978 Volkswagen Dasher

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Volkswagen Variant

1967 Volkswagen Variant 1.6 litre petrol.
Also called Volkswagen 1500
Volkswagen 1600
Production19611973
2,542,382 built[1]
Assembly
Germany: Wolfsburg/Emden
Brazil: São Bernardo do Campo (VW Brasil)
Australia: Clayton[2]
South Africa: Uitenhage
Body and chassis
Class Compact (C-segment) family car
Body style
2-door Type 31 Notchback
2-door Type 34 Karmann Ghia
2-door Type 36 Variant/Squareback
2-door Type 36 Estate Delivery
2-door Type 31 Fastback
4-door Notchback and Fastback sedans (Brazil)
Layout Rear engine
rear wheel drive
Related Volkswagen Beetle
VW Karmann Ghia Type 34
Karmann Ghia TC (VW do Brasil)
Volkswagen SP2 (VW do Brasil)
Powertrain
Engine1.5 or 1.6L H4
Transmission
4-speed manual
3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length4,225 mm (166.3 in)
Width1,605 mm (63.2 in)
Height1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Curb weight880 kg (1,940 lb)
Chronology
Successor Volkswagen Passat/Dasher
Tone Mapped with NIK Collection Color EFEX pro 4 in Photoshop, corrected with Lightroom

DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM


Posted on: 1983-11-23
Description
The fuel pump may stop functioning without warning.  This can occur because an electrical connector in the fuse panel may overheat and interrupt the electrical circuit.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect the fuse box and its connectors for corrosion, and correct where necessary.  A bypass adapter to the fuel pump electrical circuit will be installed.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fuel injection.system: fuel system; electric fuel pump.consequences of defect: if the fuel pump stops functioning, the engine willstall or fail to start.  A stalled vehicle could cause an accident on thehighway.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will tighten the front brake caliper guide bolts to specifications, free of charge, where found necessary.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; front brake caliper bolts.consequences of defect: severely loose bolts may interfere with brakingcapability and a vehicle accident may result.note: brake noise and vibrations when brakes are applied may be indicationsthat the bolts are loose.