Recall 99V131001: 1997–1999 Audi A4 and 2 other models

Report received

May 21, 1999

Manufacturer

Volkswagen of america,inc

Potentially affected

88,121vehicles

Model years

1997–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Audi A498 complaints
• 1998 Audi A4258 complaints
• 1999 Audi A4190 complaints
• 1998 Audi A6130 complaints
• 1999 Audi A6217 complaints
• 1998 Volkswagen Passat331 complaints
• 1999 Volkswagen Passat664 complaints