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Volkswagen, Audi 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Recalled June 1, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V369000 · Volkswagen

Hazard
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. · NHTSA advisory: Do Not Drive
Remedy
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.
Units
10,225 units

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Volkswagen ATLAS · Volkswagen BEETLE · Volkswagen BEETLE CONVERTIBLE · Volkswagen GOLF · Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN · Volkswagen GTI · Volkswagen PASSAT · Volkswagen Q5 · Volkswagen SQ5
Manufacturer(s)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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