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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Brake Master Cylinder Contains Incorrect Par...
Published: September 27, 2024Recall ID: 24V723000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port.
Affected Products
Brake Master Cylinder Contains Incorrect Part
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Brake Master Cylinder Contains Incorrect Part |
| Nhtsa id | 24V723000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V723000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Atlas and 2024 Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been assembled with an incorrect secondary piston spring retainer, which can block the brake fluid port. |
| Completion rate | 98.24 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2024. Additionally, vehicles that were added to the population on November 21, 2024, their letters were mailed on December 2, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 471F. |
| Consequence summary | An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 471F |
| Potentially affected | 1591 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-27T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC