NHTSA Recall # | 118389 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V705000 |
MFG Compaign # | 23R1 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | JETTA |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
Date of notification | 09/03/16 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/11/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/09/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 26/10/15 |
Report created | 26/10/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 91867 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |