Vehicle recall 84V137000 · October 30, 1984
1985 Volkswagen Golf
A defect has been found in the assembly of some master brake cylinders.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A defect has been found in the assembly of some master brake cylinders. During assembly, internal parts of the master cylinder (piston cups) may have been interchanged.
- Remedy
- The master cylinder will be replaced free of charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; brake master cylinder.consequences of defect: depending on how the master cylinder was assembled,brake effectiveness can be reduced in one brake circuit. Reduced brakingability may cause a loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V137000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 30, 1984
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- October 24, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 575
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Golf (1985): 1985
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