Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 15V-705 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 15V-705 covers 91,867 Volkswagen vehicles for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V705000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The risk
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 fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 408 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 12, 2014 to September 29, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.