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Safety recall · 93V007000

Service brakes: vacuum Audi recall

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported this recall to NHTSA on January 11, 1993. It covers about 7,000 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
93V007000
Reported
Jan 11, 1993
Vehicles
7,000
Area
Brakes

The problem

The blades in the brake vacuum booster pump can wear prematurely, causing reduced brake assist pressure when the brake pedal is applied.

The risk

Reduced brake assist could result in increased stoppingdistance and a vehicle accident.

The fix

Replace the brake vacuum booster pump with a newly developed brake vacuum booster valve assembly.

Contacts

System: brakes.Vehicle description: passenger cars with v6 engines and automatic transmissions.

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 Audi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93V007000.
  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
1992 Audi 100233F

Questions

Is the 93V007000 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 93V007000?

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 93V007000 announced?

VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC reported it to NHTSA on January 11, 1993. 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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