Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V536000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V536000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2018 volkswagen atlas and 2017-2018 volkswagen passat vehicles Includes 8,416 affected units, Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018 volkswagen atlas and 2017-2018 volkswagen passat vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas and 2017-2018 volkswagen passat vehicles. the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. for passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. the recall began september 14, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 46h6.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V536000
Report Received Date: 2018-08-15T00:00:00
Subject: Brake caliper bracket bolts may be loose
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 8,416

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 46H6
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen atlas and 2017-2018 volkswagen passat vehicles. the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
Consequence Summary: The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. for passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. the recall began september 14, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 46h6.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.41

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NHTSA ID: 18V536000
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