Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A4
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
99V131001
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause Insufficient VacuUM To Be Provided To The Brake Booster.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19971001
End Of Manufacture
19990228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
88121
Date Owners Notified
19991009
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990521
Make Campaign Number
UH/KU