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VehicleDec 20, 2016135,683 affected

Audi / Volkswagen recall: Electronic stability control (esc)

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V913000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Dec 20, 2016
Owners notified
Feb 14, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
135,683
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jun 27, 2008 to Jul 8, 2009
Part
Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Maker's own recall number
45F2/45F5

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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