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Volkswagen Jetta Recall 16V913: ABS Module May Fail, Causing Loss of Vehicle Control

NHTSA campaign 16V913, reported December 20, 2016, 135,683 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail while the ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is activating. If this happens, the vehicle can lose control, which increases the risk of a crash.

An authorized dealer will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing ability. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. The repair is free of charge. Owners may also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls, and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V913Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-893-5298.
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.

Affected vehicles

Audi A32009
Volkswagen EOS2009
Volkswagen Golf2010
Volkswagen GTI2009
Volkswagen Jetta20092010
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen2009
Volkswagen Rabbit2009