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2015 Volkswagen PASSAT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Recall


NHTSA Recall #	118387
NHTSA Compaign #	15V705000
MFG Compaign #	23R1
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	2015
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of notification	09/03/16
Begin date of manufacuring	17/11/14
End date of manufacturing	26/08/15
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	26/10/15
Report created	26/10/15
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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).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2015 Volkswagen PASSAT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Recall

2015 Volkswagen PASSAT Service Brakes, Hydraulic Power Assist Vacuum Recall

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What is Failure?

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