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2017-2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Passat recall: caliper

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 15, 2018. It covers about 8,416 vehicles.

vehicles affected
8,416
reported
Aug 15, 2018
owners notified
Sep 13, 2018
related complaints
105

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

What is 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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.

Recall number 18V536000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 105 complaints about brakes problems.

2018 Volkswagen Atlas2017 Volkswagen Passat2018 Volkswagen Passat

Questions about recall 18V536000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Volkswagen Passat caliper?

Yes. Recall 18V536000, reported on August 15, 2018, covers about 8,416 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V536000?

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 necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.

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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