Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's brake master cylinder might have a faulty spring retainer that could block the brake fluid port.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could lose brake function, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
You'll need to take your vehicle to a dealership, where they'll replace the brake master cylinder completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F.
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