NHTSA campaign 21V695000

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 21V695000

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.

Reported 09/08/2021

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Critical fasteners

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.