A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (24)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 3
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Miscellaneous Document
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-4

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