VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON 2019: SERVICE BRAKES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V135000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-04-03 2020-03-06 2020-03-09

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 47P8

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 732

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2019 Arteon vehicles. The electronic brake booster pressure input rod may be installed incorrectly, possibly causing an increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Consequence

An increased actuating force or a disconnected input rod may affect braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the pressure rod only or replace the electronic brake booster and mounting of the pressure rod, depending of the inspection results, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47P8.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.