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Volkswagen in the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

NHTSA campaign 15V-705 · Reported October 26, 2015 · 91,867 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta and Passat
VEHICLES AFFECTED
91,867
REMEDY
Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software.
COST
Free

The short version

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the power assist vacuum. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-705.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2015–2016Volkswagen Beetle
2015–2016Volkswagen Golf
2015–2016Volkswagen Jetta
2015–2016Volkswagen Passat

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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