Recall 99V-131
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recalled the 1997 to 1999 Audi A4 and 2 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-131
- Reported
- May 21, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 88,121 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.
The fix
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began october 9, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact VW at 1-[removed] or audi at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Audi A4 1997 to 1999
- Audi A6 1998 to 1999
- Volkswagen Passat 1998 to 1999