Defect summary
THE BLADES IN THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP CAN WEAR PREMATURELY, CAUSING REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST PRESSURE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED.
Consequence
REDUCED BRAKE ASSIST COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPINGDISTANCE AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER PUMP WITH A NEWLY DEVELOPED BRAKE VACUUM BOOSTER VALVE ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH V6 ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 93V007000. Text as published by NHTSA.