NHTSA recall 87V158000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V158000 |
| Manufacturer | VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC |
| Reported | 1987-10-06 |
| Owners notified | 1987-12-28 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Units potentially affected | 16000 |
What is wrong
CERTAIN REAR BRAKE CALIPERS COULD BIND AND CONSEQUENTLY OVERHEAT.
What can happen
OVERHEATED CALIPERS COULD CAUSE BRAKE PEDAL TO FEELSPONGY AND COULD RESULT IN ONE BRAKE CIRCUIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE. BRAKINGABILITY WOULD BE AFFECTED.
The remedy
REQUIRES INSPECTION OF BRAKE CALIPERS AND REPLACEMENT OF CALIPERS AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE CALIPER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
| 1986 AUDI 5000 | Built 1985-12-01 to 1986-12-01. |
|---|---|
| 1987 AUDI 5000 | Built 1985-12-01 to 1986-12-01. |
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