Volkswagen Beetle Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Recall

Volkswagen has announced that 91867 vehicles have been affected by a Brake Booster Vacuum Pump recall.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Volkswagen Beetle Recall Brake Booster Vacuum Pump

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

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Where and How to Get Your Volkswagen Beetle Brake Booster Vacuum Pump Recall Fixed

Asbury Automotive Group is a Fortune 500 dealer group with dealerships all over the United States. All of our Volkswagen dealers will diagnose the Volkswagen Beetle Brake Booster Vacuum Pump recall and fix it free of charge in accordance with Volkswagen OEM guidelines and instructions.

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