The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V705000·Announced 2015-10-26

Volkswagen Recalls 2015-2016 Models for Brake Assist Loss Risk

Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Passat, and Golf vehicles because a camshaft lobe may shear off, causing a loss of brake assist.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (camshaft lobe shearing) that results in a loss of brake assist, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf, and Golf SportWagen vehicles. The recall affects approximately 91,867 vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off. If this occurs, the vehicle will experience a loss of brake assist, which lengthens the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increases the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software to correct the issue. The recall began in March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA, BEETLE, PASSAT, GOLF
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
91,867

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • JETTA
  • BEETLE
  • PASSAT
  • GOLF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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