Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V369000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V369000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 volkswagen atlas, passat, beetle, beetle convertible, golf, golf sportwagen and gti and audi q5 and sq5 vehicles Includes 10,225 affected units, Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2018 volkswagen atlas, passat, beetle, beetle convertible, golf, golf sportwagen and gti and audi q5 and sq5 vehicles
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas, passat, beetle, beetle convertible, golf, golf sportwagen and gti and audi q5 and sq5 vehicles. the brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen and audi will notify their owners. audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. the recall began june 29, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47n8, 47n9, and 47n6.