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NHTSARecalled Dec 20, 2016 · #16V913000

ABS and Stability Control Becomes Inoperative

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Description

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. A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • ABS and Stability Control Becomes Inoperative
  • 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5
  • 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2010 Volkswagen, 2009 Volkswagen
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice