BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY
— Recall Campaign #88V144000
BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,700 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V144000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 29, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V144000 |
| Units affected: | 1,700 |
- Description:
- BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.
- Consequeces:
- BRAKE BOOSTER HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION AND BRAKING POWER WOULD SUDDENLY DIMINISH WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTERS AS NECESSARY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BRAKE BOOSTERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.