Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V705000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V705000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat, golf and golf sportwagen vehicles Includes 91,867 affected units, Loss of Power Brakes due to Camshaft Lobe Fracture, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015-2016 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat, golf and golf sportwagen vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat, golf and golf sportwagen vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ecm) software. The recall began march 2016. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 23r1.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V705000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-10-26T00:00:00

Subject: Loss of power brakes due to camshaft lobe fracture

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 91,867

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23R1

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat, golf and golf sportwagen vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence Summary: If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ecm) software. The recall began march 2016. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. volkswagen's number for this recall is 23r1.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 92.86

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NHTSA ID: 15V705000

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