Foundation components: discRecall 73V-154 · Audi vehicles
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 73V-154 covers 12,500 Audi vehicles for a foundation components: disc problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
AUDI CAMPAIGN NO T 42/73 PA.POSSIBILITY THAT THE CHEMICAL RESIDUE FROM THETHREAD ROLLING PROCESS WAS NOT ENTIRELY REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE CALIPER BOLTTHREADS.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS THE RESIDUE MAY AFFECT THE CALIPER BOLTS ANDCAUSE BOLT BREAKAGE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING CALIPERS AND BOLTS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1972 to February 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.