VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 2019: SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | BEETLE | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-18 | 2019-02-13 | 2019-02-19 |
Production Dates: 2018-08-27 - 2019-01-26
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 90L8
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4064
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "Controls and displays."
If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90L8.
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.
