Volkswagen Jetta Recall 88V144: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

NHTSA campaign 88V144, reported August 29, 1988, 1,700 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V144VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Problem: BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.
Risk: 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.

Volkswagen Jetta	1988