NHTSA Recall 18V536000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V536000; Date: Aug. 15, 2018
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Volkswagen Atlas; 2017 Volkswagen Passat; 2018 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 8,416
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 necessary, free of charge. for passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin october 14, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 46h6.
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.
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