The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V536000·Announced 2018-08-15

Volkswagen Recalls Passat and Atlas for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

Volkswagen is recalling 2017-2018 Passat and 2018 Atlas vehicles because brake caliper bracket bolts may be loose, potentially reducing braking ability.

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 in the braking system that can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The recall involves 8,416 vehicles where the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts may not have been tightened sufficiently.

The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, which may reduce braking ability or cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes are reported in the source text.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torquing 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. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection. The recall began on September 14, 2018. 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 PASSAT, ATLAS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
8,416

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 (2)

  • PASSAT
  • ATLAS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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