2015-2016 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf and others recall: vacuum
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 26, 2015. It covers about 91,867 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 91,867
- reported
- Oct 26, 2015
- owners notified
- Mar 9, 2016
- related complaints
- 108
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 15V705000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Beetle 2015-2016 20152016
- Volkswagen Golf 2015-2016 20152016
- Volkswagen Jetta 2015-2016 20152016
- Volkswagen Passat 2015-2016 20152016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 108 complaints about brakes problems.
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Questions about recall 15V705000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Golf and others vacuum?
Yes. Recall 15V705000, reported on October 26, 2015, covers about 91,867 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V705000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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