CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may break off in these vehicles. If that happens, the brake assist (power assist) is lost, so the brakes take more effort to use and the vehicle needs a longer distance to stop, which raises the risk of a crash.
To fix the problem, an authorized Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software at no cost to you. Owners can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA recall website for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Beetle | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf | 20152016 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 20152016 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 20152016 |