Recall
Volkswagen Jetta — 88V144000
NHTSA ID
88V144000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Jetta
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-08-29
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Units Affected
1,700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.
Consequence
BRAKE BOOSTER HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION AND BRAKING POWER WOULD SUDDENLY DIMINISH WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTERS AS NECESSARY.