Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen has announced a recall of approximately 92,000 vehicles due to a faulty camshaft lobe that may reduce braking power.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2015-2016 Beetle, Golf, Jetta and Passat with 1.8-liter and 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engines.
What causes the brake issue?
The lobe can shear off the camshaft causing the brake booster to fail and loss of vacuum in the power brakes. This can result in reduced engine power (limp mode) and can lengthen stopping distance, possibly causing a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners soon, as VW is still working on a solution. A fix is expected by the end of March 2016.
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