VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V705000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 2016 |
| 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
