NHTSA Recall 88V144000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1988-08-29. An estimated 1,700 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.
Risk
BRAKE BOOSTER HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION AND BRAKING POWER WOULD SUDDENLY DIMINISH WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTERS AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE BOOSTERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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