Volkswagen Bora, Golf Recall R/2003/014: Brake Servo Vacuum Pipe May Crack And Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Mar 2003
- Launched
- 69,541
- vehicles in the UK
- 47H8
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Bora, Golf vehicles built between 1 February 1998 and 31 December 1999. The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE SERVO VACUUM PIPE MAY CRACK AND LEAK. Defect: The brake servo vacuum supply pipe may crack and leak. This could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal. Remedy: Examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a loss of power assistance and require the driver to apply a lot more force to the brake pedal.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: examine the condition of the vacuum supply pipe and fit an improved quality replacement where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Bora, Golf built between 1 February 1998 and 31 December 1999 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 69,541 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 47H8 or the DVSA reference R/2003/014. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2002/049 on 6 Jul 2002, for brake vacuum supply pipe concern. The one launched after it was R/2003/076 on 3 Jun 2003, for shatter cracks may occur on vacuum pipe to brake servo. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/014, launched 26 March 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.