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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227517-volkswagen-jetta-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date October 26, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V705000
“VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 26, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227517-volkswagen-jetta-2016-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 15V705000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V705000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V705000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN JETTA (2016) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 15V705000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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