Volkswagen Recall 45F2/45F5: ABS And Stability Control Becomes Inoperative

2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen

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.
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Date Announced
DEC 20, 2016
Vehicles Affected
135,683
Volkswagen Recall #
45F2/45F5
NHTSA Campaign #
16V913000
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