NHTSA recall 99V-131 (99V131001)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 21, 1999 - about 88,121 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V131001
Also written as: 99V-131
Manufacturer number: UH/KU
Reported: May 21, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~88,121
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIENT VACUUM TO BE PROVIDED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-131 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Audi A4 - 1997, 1998, 1999

Audi A6 - 1998, 1999

Volkswagen Passat - 1998, 1999

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.