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NHTSA 15V705000 United States

Volkswagen Golf recall: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine

Official safety recall 15V705000 published by NHTSA.

High risk

Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.

Campaign15V705000
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:engine
Report date2015-10-26
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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Affected vehicles

VehicleModel yearMarket
Volkswagen Beetle2015United States
Volkswagen Beetle2016United States
Volkswagen Passat2015United States
Volkswagen Passat2016United States
Volkswagen Jetta2015United States
Volkswagen Jetta2016United States
Volkswagen Golf2015United States
Volkswagen Golf2016United States

The problem

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.

The official 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.