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-qtiy~9rhv~qrre
NHTSA ID: 99V131001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1741512641
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1741512641
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