2016 Volkswagen Beetle Recalls
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Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Recall Date
October 26th, 2015
October 26th, 2015
Units Effected
91,867
91,867
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V705000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23R1
Manufactured Begin Date: November 14th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: August 18th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: March 9th, 2016
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 Summary:
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 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.
October 26th, 2015
Recalled Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Recall Date
October 26th, 2015
October 26th, 2015
Units Effected
91,867
91,867
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V705000
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23R1
Manufactured Begin Date: November 14th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: August 18th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: March 9th, 2016
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 Summary:
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 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.
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