SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The ABS control unit in your vehicle is like a brain for your brakes, helping you stop safely and avoid skidding. In some 2009-2010 models, this unit can fail while you're using the brakes or stability control.
Risk if Unfixed
If the ABS control unit fails, you could lose control of your vehicle, especially on slippery roads or during hard braking. This can increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will update the ABS control unit's software to help it detect and fix any problems. If the update fails, they'll replace the unit entirely – all at no cost to you. You'll get a notification from Volkswagen, and they'll take care of the repairs when you're ready.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
The fuel tank ventilation valve in your vehicle is a crucial safety device that prevents fuel from leaking out of the tank. In certain models, this valve might not close tightly enough during extreme driving conditions, causing fuel to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If fuel leaks out and catches fire, it could cause a vehicle fire while you're driving. This is a serious risk that could put you and others in harm's way.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty fuel tank ventilation valve with a new, improved one at no cost to you. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VALVE CLOSED UNDER EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS POSSIBLY ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUDI AT 1-800-253-2834.
The transmission control module in your vehicle is the computer that helps your automatic transmission shift gears smoothly. In some 2009-2010 models, the wiring harness connecting this module to the temperature sensor may not be properly secured.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring harness fails, the transmission could shift to neutral without warning, and you might not be able to control your vehicle. This could lead to a crash without any warning lights or sounds.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will update the transmission control module with new software to prevent this issue, and it's completely free. You should schedule the update as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2008 AND AUGUST 2009. THE WIRING HARNESS OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR IN THE DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX (DSG) MAY HAVE CONNECTOR WIRES THAT WERE INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED. WITH INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTOR WIRES, A TEMPERATURE SENSOR HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FALSELY DETECT A HIGH GEARBOX OIL TEMPERATURE, CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO ABRUPTLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SELECTOR LEVER POSITION INDICATOR WITHIN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL FLASH. IN ADDITION, THE "DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL" INDICATOR LIGHT WILL BE ILLUMINATED, ALERTING THE DRIVER TO APPLY THE BRAKES.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE ABRUPT SHIFT TO NEUTRAL COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Original — Remedy
VOLKSWAGEN WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
The air bag in your vehicle is designed to inflate in a crash, but in some affected Audi models, the air bag inflator could fail catastrophically, causing metal shards to fly into the cabin.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's air bag inflator explodes in a crash, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you, posing a significant risk of serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Audi dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one at no charge to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
The driver's side air bag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that deploys in a crash. In some affected 2006-2013 models, the air bag inflator might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures when it's supposed to deploy, sharp metal fragments could shoot towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen or Audi dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer one, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's essential to have it done to protect your safety.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
