AUDI 100 1992: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
| Make : AUDI | Model : 100 | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1991-10-01 - 1992-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 93V007000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1993-01-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1993-01-11 | Date Added to Database: 1993-01-29 |
| Manufacturers 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 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH V6 ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. |
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