Component
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.
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