NHTSA recall 21V-695 (21V695000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported September 8, 2021 - about 99 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V695000
- Also written as
- 21V-695
- Manufacturer number
- 47R3
- Reported
- September 8, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~99
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.
Why it is dangerous
A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-695 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.