2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Gti | 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 2018 Audi Sq5 | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2018 Audi Q5 | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Published June 7, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 1, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V369000, published June 7, 2018 and initiated June 1, 2018. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Gti | 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 2018 Audi Sq5 | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2018 Audi Q5 | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
What to do
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- GOLF SPORTWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GTI | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2018 AUDI SQ5 | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE | 2018 AUDI Q5 | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen | 2018 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Gti | 2018 Volkswagen Golf | 2018 Audi Sq5 | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 2018 Audi Q5 | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 Volkswagen Beetle — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V369000 on June 7, 2018. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: GOLF SPORTWAGEN.