2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 2016 Volkswagen Beetle | 2016 Volkswagen Passat — Engine and engine cooling: engine
Published October 26, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 26, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V705000, published October 26, 2015. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 2016 Volkswagen Beetle | 2016 Volkswagen Passat — Engine and engine cooling: engine.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- JETTA
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Volkswagen Jetta | 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2016 Volkswagen Golf | 2015 Volkswagen Golf | 2016 Volkswagen Jetta | 2016 Volkswagen Beetle | 2016 Volkswagen Passat — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V705000 on October 26, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: JETTA.