NHTSA recall 18V536000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
Why it matters: The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V536000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.