NHTSA Campaign Id 84V137000; Date: Oct. 30, 1984
1985 Volkswagen Golf
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc
Affected Units:: 575
A defect has been found in the assembly of some master brake cylinders. During assembly, internal parts of the master cylinder (piston cups) may have been interchanged.
The master cylinder will be replaced free of charge.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: service brakes; brake master cylinder. Consequences of defect: depending on how the master cylinder was assembled,brake effectiveness can be reduced in one brake circuit. Reduced brakingability may cause a loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 24, 1984
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