NHTSA recall 15V705000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Volkswagen Beetle and 3 more
Reported Oct 26, 201591,867 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 23R1Built Nov 14, 2014 – Aug 18, 2015
The defect
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.
The risk
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
Engine and engine cooling › EngineService brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum