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Safety recall · 88V021000

Vehicle speed control Volkswagen recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on February 22, 1988. It covers about 9,100 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V021000
Reported
Feb 22, 1988
Vehicles
9,100
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Idle control unit may malfunction and cause idle stablizer valve to become activated outside its normal operating range.

The risk

Idle rpm may become erratic and in some instances,increase.

The fix

REPLACE IDLE CONTROL UNIT.

Contacts

System: idle control unit.Vehicle description: pasenger cars 5 cylinder equipped with automatictransmission.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Volkswagen dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V021000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Volkswagen Quantum33F

Questions

Is the 88V021000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 88V021000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 88V021000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on February 22, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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