VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V705000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-03-09 2015-10-26 2015-10-26

Production Dates: 2014-11-14 - 2015-08-18

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23R1

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91867

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module "ECM" software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

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.