NHTSA campaign 87V009000
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC recall 87V009000
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.
Reported 01/03/1987
What can happen
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.
Repair
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
Components
- Vehicle speed control: Cruise control
Affected years and models
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