The problem
On the involved vehicles, the two rubber elbows, located at each end of the plastic pipe leading from the throttle valve body housing to the brake booster vacuum pump, may be damaged as a result of improper clamp installation.
The fix
The dealer will replace the rubber elbow connections and install new type clamps, without charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: service brakes; brake vacuum line connection elbows.Consequences of defect: as a result, the driver may experience engine stallingand insufficient brake booster vacuum which may lead to a vehicle accident.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V182000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.