1980 Volkswagen Dasher
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1980 Volkswagen Dasher. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1980 Volkswagen Dasher. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Both front brake calipers will be inspected for brake fluid seepage and will be replaced, if necessary, without charge.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Hub cap retention
Hub cap retention
- Constant velocity joint boot failure
Constant velocity joint boot failure
- Brake power assist failure
Brake power assist failure
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