Category: Recalls

Safety Recall 34J1 / Gearbox Ventilation Hose – 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder & R8 Coupe

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V639
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,916

 

Transmission Fluid Vent Hose may Leak Causing Fire

If leaked transmission fluid contacts hot engine parts, it can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Audi R8 Spyder and R8 Coupe vehicles. Transmission fluid may leak from the gearbox ventilation hose after certain high speed and maneuvering situations.

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Safety Recall 87F9 / HVAC Drain Hose/Airbag Control Module – 2018 Volkswagen Atlas

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V537
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 9,685

 

A/C Drain Tube Causing Air Bag Malfunction

The wet air bag control module may result in an unintentional deployment of the air bags, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. During production, the air conditioning system drain tube may have been twisted, causing water to drain into the air bag control module.

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46H6 – Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose – 2018 Volkswagen Atlas & 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V536
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 8,416

 

Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts may be Loose

The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.

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60D1 – Panoramic Sunroof Ambient Light Bar (LED Module) – 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V467
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 45,457

 

Sunroof Light Bar May Short Circuit

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.

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37L5 – Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114 – 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf & Golf Sportwagen

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V464
Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Components STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 33,168

 

Key May Be Removed While Not In Park/FMVSS 114

Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than “Park” increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

 

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Sportwagen vehicles. The build of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition while the vehicle shift lever is not in “Park.” As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, “Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.”

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