2019 VW BEETLE RECALL - #19V094000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES
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."
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2019 VW BEETLE |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/27/2018 - 1/26/2019 |
| Recalled on |
2/19/2019 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/18/2019 |
| # Affected |
4,064 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2019 VW BEETLE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2019 VW BEETLE Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
2019 VW BEETLE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
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