Volkswagen recall — Master Cylinder
NHTSA · September 27, 2024
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V723000 (Volkswagen), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 1,591.
- Component: Master Cylinder.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Source ID
- 24V723000
Defect
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.
Consequence
An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Atlas | 2024 |
| Volkswagen | Atlas Cross Sport | 2024 |
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