The problem
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.
The fix
The dealer will tighten the front brake caliper guide bolts to specifications, free of charge, where found necessary.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Audi, Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V184000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.