2009 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN RECALL - #16V913000
RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2009 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/27/2008 - 7/8/2009 |
| Recalled on |
12/20/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/14/2017 |
| # Affected |
135,683 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control. |
| Consequences |
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. |
| 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 |
2009 VW JETTA SPORTWAGEN Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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