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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V913000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Published December 20, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 20, 2016

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
AUDI
Model
A3
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Lot
2009 AUDI A3 | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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