A detached pressure input rod will cause the brake pedal to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Critical Fasteners

Date Announced

SEP 08, 2021

Vehicles Affected

99

Volkswagen Recall #

47R3

NHTSA Campaign #

21V695000

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Arteon vehicles. The pressure input rod connection on the brake booster may be loose and could detach.

Actions

Dealers will tighten the pressure input rod connection, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 28, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47R3.

Documents (10)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• 47R3 Recall FAQ_12012021
• 47R3 Recall FAQ
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: September 20, 2021 Repair Available Safety Recall 47R3 / Brake Booster Pressure Input Rod Connection
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 47R3 Owner Launch PRI
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - 47R3 Owner Launch
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4