Recall 16V-913
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2009 Audi A3 and 6 other models: Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-913
- Reported
- December 20, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 135,683 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
The risk
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed].
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
- Audi A3 2009
- Volkswagen Eos 2009
- Volkswagen GTI 2009
- Volkswagen Golf 2010
- Volkswagen Jetta 2009 to 2010
- Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen 2009
- Volkswagen Rabbit 2009