NHTSA recall 15V705000
Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2015 Volkswagen Beetle
- 2015 Volkswagen Golf
- 2015 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2015 Volkswagen Passat
- 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf
- 2016 Volkswagen Jetta
- 2016 Volkswagen Passat
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V705000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.