The problem
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.
The fix
Both front brake calipers will be inspected for brake fluid seepage and will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: service brakes; hydraulic disc caliper.Consequences of defect: prolonged seepage, which could occur on both frontcalipers, will reduce the brake fluid level in the reservoir. This could leadto a brake failure and vehicle accident.
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 80V146000.
- 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.