NHTSA Recall 15V705000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEOct 26, 2015· Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2015	Volkswagen	Beetle
2016	Volkswagen	Beetle
2015	Volkswagen	Golf
2016	Volkswagen	Golf
2015	Volkswagen	Jetta
2016	Volkswagen	Jetta
2015	Volkswagen	Passat
2016	Volkswagen	Passat