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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     VOLKSWAGEN / JETTA     1988
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC Mfr's Report Date: AUG 24, 1988
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 88V144000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1700
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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