Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AUDI
Model Of Vehicle
A3
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
16V913000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/TrAction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Effect Of Defect
A Loss Of Vehicle Control Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080709
End Of Manufacture
20090525
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
135683
Date Owners Notified
20170214
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20161220
Make Campaign Number
45F2/45F5