2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2009 Volkswagen Gti | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 Audi A3 — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published December 20, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 20, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V913000, published December 20, 2016. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2009 Volkswagen Gti | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 Audi A3 — Electronic stability control (esc).
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- JETTA SPORTWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS | 2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT | 2009 AUDI A3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen | 2009 Volkswagen Jetta | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | 2009 Volkswagen Gti | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2009 Audi A3 — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V913000 on December 20, 2016. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: JETTA SPORTWAGEN.