Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas And 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat Vehicles. The Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts On These Vehicles May Not Have Been Tightened Sufficiently.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
ATLAS
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V536000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
The Loose Brake Bracket Bolts Can Allow The Caliper To Move, Reducing Braking Ability Or Causing A Loss Of Vehicle Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Brake Caliper Bracket Bolt Tightness, Replacing And Re-Torque The Bolts As Necessary, Free Of Charge. Additionally Brake Caliper Fasteners, Bleeder Valve, And Brake Hose Bolts Will Be Checked And Torqued To The Correct Specification, If Necessary, Free Of Charge. For Passat Vehicles, Dealers Will Also Inspect The Parking Brake Cable For Proper ConneCTIon, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began September 14, 2018. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’S Number For This Recall Is 46H6.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170315
End Of Manufacture
20180612
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8416
Date Owners Notified
20180913
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180815
Make Campaign Number
46H6