Audi A4, A6; Volkswagen Passat (1997-1999): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 99V131001 · May 21, 1999 · Volkswagen of America,inc
88,121
vehicles affected
88,121
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V131001
- Date
- May 21, 1999
- Maker
- Volkswagen of America,inc
- Units affected
- 88,121
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Power assist > Vacuum > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 1997-1999
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A CONTROL VALVE IN THE VACUUM HOSE CONNECTING THE BRAKE BOOSTER TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY NOT OPEN OR CLOSE FULLY AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -4 F UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VACUUM BY-PASS SYSTEM INTO VEHICLES OPERATED IN THESE STATES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR FULL BRAKE ASSIST UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 7 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V131001?
3 models: Audi A4 (1997-1999), Audi A6 (1998-1999), Volkswagen Passat (1998-1999), about 88,121 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V131001?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A VACUUM BY-PASS SYSTEM INTO VEHICLES OPERATED IN THESE STATES WHICH IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VACUUM FOR FULL BRAKE ASSIST UNDER ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.