Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V144000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-08-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V144000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Vehicles affected
1,700
Reported to NHTSA
1988-08-29
Owners notified
1988-08-24

Defect description

BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.

Safety risk

BRAKE BOOSTER HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION AND BRAKING POWER WOULD SUDDENLY DIMINISH WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTERS AS NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKE BOOSTERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Volkswagen Jetta1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.