How many recalls does the 1981 Volkswagen Dasher have?

The 1981 Volkswagen Dasher has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1981 Volkswagen Dasher has an open recall?

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1981 Volkswagen Dasher Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1981 Volkswagen Dasher has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,200 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 80V146000 1980-11-12 3,200 affected

Defect

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.

Remedy

BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR BRAKE FLUID SEEPAGE AND WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 Volkswagen Dasher as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.