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  NHTSA Recall 84V137000

NHTSA Campaign Id 84V137000; Date: Oct. 30, 1984

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1985 Volkswagen Golf

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

Manufactured by: Volkswagen Of America,inc

Affected Units:: 575

icon3 Recall Summary:

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.

icon2 How to Fix:

The master cylinder will be replaced free of charge.

icon4 Recall Notes:

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

Also see:

All recalls of Volkswagen vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.