Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V094000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V094000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2019 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles Includes 4,064 affected units, No Visual Warning of Brake Failure/FMVSS 135;101, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2019 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles. the instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. as a result, the vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "controls and displays."

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. the recall began march 7, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 90l8.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V094000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-02-13T00:00:00
Subject: No visual warning of brake failure/fmvss 135;101
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 4,064

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 90L8
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 beetle and beetle convertible vehicles. the instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. as a result, the vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 135, "light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "controls and displays."
Consequence Summary: If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. the recall began march 7, 2019. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 90l8.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.59

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 19V094000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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