Audi antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
The short version
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported a problem with the electronic stability control (esc). Here is what owners need to know.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
A loss of vehicle control can increase 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, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-913.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Audi A3 |
| 2009 | Volkswagen Eos |
| 2009 | Volkswagen GTI |
| 2010 | Volkswagen Golf |
| 2009–2010 | Volkswagen Jetta |
| 2009 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen |
| 2009 | Volkswagen Rabbit |
What changed
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