Vehicle recall 88V144000 · August 29, 1988
1988 Volkswagen Jetta
Brake boosters have been improperly assembled with the two halves of the booster unit insufficiently connected.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Brake boosters have been improperly assembled with the two halves of the booster unit insufficiently connected.
- Consequence
- Brake booster halves could separate under heavy brakeapplication and braking power would suddenly diminish which could result in anaccident.
- Remedy
- Replace brake boosters as necessary.
- Notes
- System: brake boosters.vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V144000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 29, 1988
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
- Owner notification
- August 24, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,700
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Jetta (1988): 1988
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