Volkswagen Recalls 2009-2010 Models for ABS Control Unit Failure
Volkswagen is recalling 2009-2010 Jetta, GTI, Golf, and Audi A3 vehicles because the ABS control unit may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the ABS control unit may fail, leading to a loss of vehicle control and increased crash risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.
Plain-English summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit, and Audi A3 vehicles, as well as 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The recall involves approximately 135,683 vehicles.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation. This failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.
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 in February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- VOLKSWAGEN, AUDI JETTA SPORTWAGEN, JETTA, GTI, GOLF
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Braking System
- Affected units
- 135,683
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 (7)
- JETTA SPORTWAGEN
- JETTA
- GTI
- GOLF
- EOS
- RABBIT
- A3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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