If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Power Assist — Vacuum

Date Announced

OCT 26, 2015

Vehicles Affected

91,867

Volkswagen Recall #

23R1

NHTSA Campaign #

15V705000

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.

Actions

Volkswagen dealer will update the engine control module (ECM) software. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23R1.

Documents (19)

• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: February 16, 2016 Subject: Repair Information for Safety Recall 23R1 – Camshaft SVM Code Available to Begin Repairing Affected 2015 MY Vehicles Only
• Defect 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: November 03, 2015 Subject: Upcoming Safety Recall / Mandatory Stop-Sale – Camshaft – Code 23R1 Certain 2015-2016 MY Volkswagen Vehicles with 1.8T & 2.0T Gasoline Engines
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report - 2016-Q1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 4
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-1