Power assist: vacuumRecall 93V-007 · 1992 Audi 100
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 93V-007 covers 7,000 1992 Audi 100 for a power assist: vacuum problem, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V007000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BLADES IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP CAN WEAR PREMATURELY, CAUSING REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST PRESSURE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.
The risk
REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP WITH A NEWLY DEVELOPED BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER VALVE ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH V6 ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.