Komfort 2dr Front-Wheel Drive Convertible
2009 Volkswagen Eos Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 16V913000
RECALL DATE: 2016-12-20
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.
CONSEQUENCES
A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash.
REMEDY
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NOTES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
