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NHTSA recall 19V094000

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

Volkswagen Beetle

Reported Feb 13, 20194,064 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 90L8Built Aug 27, 2018 – Jan 26, 2019

The defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "Controls and displays."

The risk

If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.

The remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90L8.

Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelService brakes

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Beetle
2019

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.