Safety Recall NHTSA · 84V137000 Reported October 30, 1984

Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder:pistons:cups:spri

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 575 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
84V137000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
575
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 30, 1984

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

The master cylinder will be replaced free of charge.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 84V137000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 84V137000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 84V137000?

NHTSA recall 84V137000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on October 30, 1984. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:master cylinder:pistons:cups:spri. The recall affects approximately 575 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 84V137000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.