Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The brake calipers on your vehicle may have a thin or inadequate coating, which could affect how well the brakes work.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brakes don't perform properly, you could be at a higher risk of being involved in a crash.
Free Fix
We will contact you to schedule a free inspection and repair at your local dealership, where they will check and bleed your brake system to ensure it's working safely and properly.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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