NHTSA recall 15V-705 (15V705000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported October 26, 2015 - about 91,867 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V705000
- Also written as
- 15V-705
- Manufacturer number
- 23R1
- Reported
- October 26, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~91,867
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-705 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.