Category: Recalls

Insufficiently Crimped Brake Master Cylinder – Brake Parts – Volkswagen

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June 24, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20E042000

Insufficiently Crimped Brake Master Cylinder

If the piston pops out of the master cylinder housing, a complete loss of braking or unintended brake application can occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners may initially notice brake fluid leaking onto the vacuum booster, or a change in brake pedal travel and feel.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E042

Manufacturer Brake Parts Inc.

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,339

 

Summary

Brake Parts, Inc. (Brake Parts) is recalling certain brake master cylinders sold under Raybestos, NAPA, and AC Delco brands, part numbers MC391232, M4840, and 18M2578, respectively sold as aftermarket replacement parts for 2012-2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2005-2018 Volkswagen Jetta and 2007-2010 Volkswagen Jetta GLI. The crimping of the aluminum housing may be insufficient, allowing the master cylinder piston to pop out of the housing.

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01E7 – Incorrect VIN on Label/FMVSS 567 – 2018 Golf GTI

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June 24, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V372000

Incorrect VIN on Label/FMVSS 567

If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall, possibly exposing them to an increased risk of a crash, fire or injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V372

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 2

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling two 2018 Golf GTI vehicles. The VIN printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the actual VIN on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

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Safety Recall Code: 47Q2 – Brake Caliper Bolts – 2020 Volkswagen Jetta

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June 17, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V359000

Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen

If a brake caliper bolt comes loose, it may affect the vehicle’s brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V359

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 1

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling one 2020 Jetta vehicle. The front brake caliper bolts may come loose.

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70H7 – Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly – 2019 Audi Q3

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May 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V273000

Passenger Air Bag may Deploy Improperly

In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V273

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,024

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Audi Q3 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.

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70H6 – Improper deployment of Passenger Air Bag – 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad & A7

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May 13, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V274000

Improper deployment of Passenger Air Bag

In the event of a crash, the passenger air bag may not properly deploy and inflate, and small plastic parts may enter the cabin, increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V274

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 153

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Audi A6, A6 Allroad and A7 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not properly deploy through the instrument panel tear seam.

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