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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
- Risk
- A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A connection on the brake booster's pressure input rod may be loose, and the rod could detach. If that happens, the brake pedal can fail to work properly, which raises the risk of a crash.
Authorized Volkswagen dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection at no charge to you. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. If you have questions, you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Arteon | 2021 |
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