Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #83V095000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83V095000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 117,000 affected units, BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:PEDAL, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83V095000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1983-09-22T00:00:00

Subject: Brakes:hydraulic:pedal

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 117,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.

Consequence Summary: Consequence of defect: the driver could inadvertently depress both pedals at one time, lose control, and have an accident.

Corrective Action: Dealer will install a brake pedal plate which will raise the brake pedal to the proper height.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-69ee-mqt7~fi5w

NHTSA ID: 83V095000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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