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VehicleOct 26, 201591,867 affected

Volkswagen recall: Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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 fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V705000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 26, 2015
Owners notified
Mar 9, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
91,867
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 12, 2014 to Sep 29, 2015
Part
Engine and engine cooling › Engine; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Maker's own recall number
23R1

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.

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