Recalls for your 2018 Volkswagen Beetle

Recalls for 2018 Volkswagen Beetle

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20e Oranje Klassieker Rit Velp

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2018-06-07
Description
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.

Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2018-06-07
Description
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.

Consequence
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE


Posted on: 2019-08-22
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 gti, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 golf, 2012-2019 beetle and beetle convertible, 2017-2019 golf sportwagen and 2011-2018 jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.  A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in park.

Consequence
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than park increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge.  The recall began november 19, 2019.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37m2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2019-08-22
Description
Volkswagen group of america, inc.  (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 gti, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 golf, 2012-2019 beetle and beetle convertible, 2017-2019 golf sportwagen and 2011-2018 jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.  A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in park.

Consequence
Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than park increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge.  The recall began november 19, 2019.  Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37m2.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER


Posted on: 2020-09-08
Description
Tenneco automotive (tenneco) is recalling certain beck/arnley master cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 volkswagen jetta, and 2012-2019 volkswagen beetle vehicles.  The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.  

Consequence
If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Beck/arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users.  Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge.  The recall began october 30, 2020.  Owners may contact tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.