Vehicle recall 77V244000 · December 28, 1977
1976-1977 Audi 100
The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems".
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems". Labels installed on brake fluid reservoirs may not contain the required brake fluid warning text. Lack of this information may lead to the use of improper brake fluid when the brake system is serviced.
- Remedy
- Owner will be sent the correct label for self-installation or, if preferred, installation by the dealer.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; brake fluid reservoir labels.consequences of defect: use of incorrect brake fluid would impair brakingperformance and could contribute to a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V244000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 28, 1977
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- December 21, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,800
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
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