VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON 2021: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V695000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-09-28 2021-09-08 2021-09-08

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 47R3

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 99

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

Consequence

A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3.

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.nhtsa.gov.