1978 AUDI FOX Recalls (2)

Campaign:
77V184000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
Affected:
1,125
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
83V117000 on 11/22/1983
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system
Manufactured:
08/31/1975 - 07/31/1982
Affected:
930,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

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