2015 VW GOLF RECALL - #15V705000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : VACUUM
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.
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 VW GOLF |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
11/20/2014 - 7/17/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/26/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/9/2016 |
| # Affected |
91,867 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2015 VW GOLF Recall for STEERING
2015 VW GOLF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL
2015 VW GOLF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2015 VW GOLF Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2015 VW GOLF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2015 VW GOLF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROL
2015 VW GOLF Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2015 VW GOLF Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2015 VW GOLF Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
2015 VW GOLF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
2015 VW GOLF Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2015 VW GOLF Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2015 VW GOLF Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
2015 VW GOLF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
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