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Volkswagen Quantum Recall 88V021: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 88V021, reported February 22, 1988, 9,100 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V021VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
IDLE CONTROL UNIT MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE IDLE STABLIZER VALVE TO BECOME ACTIVATED OUTSIDE ITS NORMAL OPERATING RANGE.
Risk
IDLE RPM MAY BECOME ERRATIC AND IN SOME INSTANCES,INCREASE.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLE CONTROL UNIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: IDLE CONTROL UNIT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASENGER CARS 5 CYLINDER EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION.

Affected vehicles

Volkswagen Quantum1984