Make : AUDI | Model : 100 | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19911001 - 19920601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V007000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930129 | Date Received by ODI: 19930111 | Date Added to Database: 19930129 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BLADES IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP CAN WEAR PREMATURELY, CAUSING REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST PRESSURE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. |
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Consequence:
REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP WITH A NEWLY DEVELOPED BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER VALVE ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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