OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
88V144000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
Reported Aug 29, 1988 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
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.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE BOOSTERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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