Recall 15V-705
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2015 to 2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 3 other models: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum); Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-705
- Reported
- October 26, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 91,867 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Beetle 2015 to 2016
- Volkswagen Golf 2015 to 2016
- Volkswagen Jetta 2015 to 2016
- Volkswagen Passat 2015 to 2016