NHTSA Recall 16V913000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V913000; Date: Dec. 20, 2016
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Audi A3; 2009 Volkswagen EOS; 2010 Volkswagen Golf; 2009 Volkswagen GTI; 2009 Volkswagen Jetta; 2010 Volkswagen Jetta; 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen; 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 135,683
Recall Summary:
Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen jetta a5 sedan, 2009 Volkswagen jetta sportwagen, eos, gti, rabbit and Audi a3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen golf a6 vehicles. The antilock brake system (abs) control unit may fail during abs or electronic stability control (esc) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
How to Fix:
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the abs control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 2017
Also see: