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NHTSA recall 16V913000

Electronic stability control (esc)

Audi A3 and 6 more

Reported Dec 20, 2016135,683 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 45F2/45F5Built Jul 9, 2008 – May 25, 2009

The defect

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.

The risk

A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Electronic stability control (esc)Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Audi A3
2009
Volkswagen Eos
2009
Volkswagen Golf
2010
Volkswagen GTI
2009
Volkswagen Jetta
20092010
Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
2009
Volkswagen Rabbit
2009

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.