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- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Arteon vehicles. The electronic brake booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, possibly causing an increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Risk
- An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the pressure rod only or replace the electronic brake booster and mounting of the pressure rod, depending of the inspection results, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47P8.
- 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
The electronic brake booster pressure input rod on certain 2019 vehicles may have been installed incorrectly. This can cause the brake pedal to require increased force, or the input rod can become disconnected, and either condition may affect braking and increase the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners of affected vehicles. Dealers will inspect the mounting of the pressure rod and either correct its installation or replace the electronic brake booster and rod mounting, depending on the inspection results. The repair is free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020.
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 47P8) for more information, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2019 |
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