Defect Description For Recall
Brake Boosters Have Been Improperly Assembled With The Two Halves Of The Booster Unit Insufficiently Connected.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
JETTA
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
88V144000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
Effect Of Defect
Brake Booster Halves Could Separate Under Heavy Brakeapplication And Braking Power Would Suddenly Diminish Which Could Result In Anaccident.
Fix Defect
Replace Brake Boosters As Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Of America,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19880601
End Of Manufacture
19880601
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1700
Date Owners Notified
19880824
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19880829