Defect Description For Recall
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf Sportwagen And Gti And Audi Q5 And Sq5 Vehicles. The Brake Caliper Pistons On These Vehicles May Have Insufficient Coating, Potentially Reducing The Brake Performance.
Make Of Vehicle
VOLKSWAGEN
Model Of Vehicle
BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
18V369000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
A ReduCTIon Of Braking Performance Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Volkswagen And Audi Will Notify Their Owners. Audi Dealers Will Bleed The Rear Brakes. Volkswagen Dealers Will Bleed The Front And Rear Brake Calipers. Note: Owners Are Advised Not To Drive Their Vehicles Until The Brake System Has Been Checked. The Recall Began June 29, 2018. Owners May Contact Volkswagen Customer Service At 1-800-893-5298 And Audi Customer Service At 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’S Numbers For This Recall Are 47N8, 47N9, And 47N6.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20180321
End Of Manufacture
20180516
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10225
Date Owners Notified
20180629
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180601
Make Campaign Number
47N8, 47N9, 47N6