Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum

NHTSA recall 15V705000 · announced October 26, 2015 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 91,867 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Volkswagen Beetle
• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
• 2015 Volkswagen Golf
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf
• 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
• 2016 Volkswagen Jetta
• 2015 Volkswagen Passat
• 2016 Volkswagen Passat

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.