NHTSA recall 16V-913 (16V913000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported December 20, 2016 - about 135,683 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V913000
- Also written as
- 16V-913
- Manufacturer number
- 45F2/45F5
- Reported
- December 20, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~135,683
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-913 when calling a dealer.
Affected 7 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.