2018 VW GOLF SPORTWAGEN RECALL - #18V369000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DISC : CALIPER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2018 VW GOLF SPORTWAGEN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/21/2018 - 5/23/2018 |
| Recalled on |
6/7/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/29/2018 |
| # Affected |
10,225 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance. |
| Consequences |
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen and Audi will notify their owners. Audi dealers will bleed the rear brakes. Volkswagen dealers will bleed the front and rear brake calipers. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the brake system has been checked. The recall began June 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 47N8, 47N9, and 47N6. |
| 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 |
2018 VW GOLF SPORTWAGEN Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
2018 VW GOLF SPORTWAGEN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
2018 VW GOLF SPORTWAGEN Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
2018 VW GOLF SPORTWAGEN Recall for STEERING, COLUMN LOCKING, ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
2018 VW GOLF SPORTWAGEN Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, ANTI-THEFT, CONTROL MODULE
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