OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
87V009000
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control
Reported Jan 3, 1987 · VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC
Summary
THE IDLE STABILIZER MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE WEAR, CAUSING ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATIONS, USUALLY DESCRIBED AS ENGINE SURGE, WHICH INCREASE WITH USAGE OF THE CAR.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE IDLE STABILIZATION VALVE.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE/IDLE STABILIZER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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