Power assist: vacuumRecall 88V-144 · 1988 Volkswagen Jetta
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 88V-144 covers 1,700 1988 Volkswagen Jetta for a power assist: vacuum problem, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V144000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
BRAKE BOOSTERS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED WITH THE TWO HALVES OF THE BOOSTER UNIT INSUFFICIENTLY CONNECTED.
The risk
BRAKE BOOSTER HALVES COULD SEPARATE UNDER HEAVY BRAKEAPPLICATION AND BRAKING POWER WOULD SUDDENLY DIMINISH WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTERS AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: BRAKE BOOSTERS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1988 to June 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.