NHTSA Recall 87V009000
Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1987-01-03. An estimated 81,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.
Risk
ENGINE SURGE COULD ULTIMATELY SEE-SAW TO THE EXTEND THATLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD BE EXPERIENCED IF THE BRAKES WERE NOT APPLIED INTIME. THERE IS A RISK OF A COLLISION AND INJURY IN A CONFINED SPACE.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE/IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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