NHTSA Recall 87V158000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1987-10-06. An estimated 16,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.
Risk
OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. BRAKINGABILITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
What the manufacturer will do
REQUIRES INSPECTION OF BRAKE CALIPERS AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE CALIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
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