1997-1999 Audi A4, Audi A6 and others recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Of America,inc reported this safety recall on May 21, 1999. It covers about 88,121 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 88,121
- reported
- May 21, 1999
- owners notified
- Oct 9, 1999
- related complaints
- 612
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- 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.
- Risk
- This condition could cause insufficient vacuum to be provided to the brake booster.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 99V131001
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 612 complaints about brakes problems.
1997 Audi A41998 Audi A41999 Audi A41998 Audi A61999 Audi A61998 Volkswagen Passat1999 Volkswagen Passat
Questions about recall 99V131001
Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Audi A4, Audi A6 and others hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 99V131001, reported on May 21, 1999, covers about 88,121 vehicles.
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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