The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V135000·Announced 2020-03-06

Volkswagen Recalls 2019 Arteon Vehicles for Brake Booster Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Arteon vehicles because an incorrectly installed electronic brake booster rod may increase braking force or disconnect, raising crash risk.

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 in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Arteon vehicles due to a defect in the electronic brake booster. The pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, which can cause an increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod. This condition means the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

The defect may affect braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers 732 vehicles. The recall began on April 3, 2020.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the pressure rod or replace the electronic brake booster and mounting of the pressure rod, depending on inspection results, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47P8. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
732

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 (1)

  • ARTEON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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