Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #99V131001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 99V131001 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Includes 88,121 affected units, VW/BRAKE BOOSTER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 f under certain driving conditions.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 99V131001

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1999-05-21T00:00:00

Subject: Vw/brake booster

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 88,121

Details

MFR Campaign Number: UH/KU

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a control valve in the vacuum hose connecting the brake booster to the intake manifold may not open or close fully at temperatures below -4 f under certain driving conditions.

Consequence Summary: This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a vacuum by-pass system into vehicles operated in these states which is designed to provide sufficient vacuum for full brake assist under all weather conditions.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dn34_7699-kjx5

NHTSA ID: 99V131001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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