Volkswagen Models Recalled for Brake Issue
When it rains it pours; Volkswagen has announced a recall in the U.S. not related to its diesel scandal.
The German automaker is recalling approximately 92,000 cars in the U.S. to address mechanical issues that could cause the power-assisted brakes to fail. According to Volkswagen, the affected vehicles have a part in the camshaft that can possibly shear off, causing loss of vacuum in the power brakes. The recall affects the 2015-2016 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Jetta and Passat models equipped with either the 1.8- or 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engines.
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If the power-assisted brakes are disabled, it could increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, the engines can go into a reduced power mode to avoid further damage.
The company first discovered the issue after getting reports of camshaft failures. A fix is expected by the end of March. In the meantime, Volkswagen says it is still safe for owners to drive their vehicles but to report any issues or troubles to dealerships.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Maybe Volkswagen should just stop building cars; they've had so many issues of late. Perhaps they could break into the personal electronics business building portable DVD players, the "VolksSpieler" has a nice ring to it.
Amazing how many people who comment here are enlisted by Toyota and other Asian junk