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NHTSA Action Number : RQ99008 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number : 99V131001
Make / Models :         Model/Build Years:    
     AUDI / A4     1997-1999
     VOLKSWAGEN / PASSAT     1998-1999
Manufacturer : VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Component :
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date Investigation Opened : June 1, 1999
Date Investigation Closed : November 14, 2000
Summary:
 A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN FAIL TO OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT LOW TEMPERATURE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR PROPER OPERATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER
   

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