NHTSA recall 88V144000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Volkswagen Jetta
Reported Aug 29, 19881,700 vehicles affectedVOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INCBuilt Jun 1, 1988 – Jun 1, 1988
The defect
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 remedy
Replace brake boosters as necessary.