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Volkswagen Atlas Brake Master Cylinder May Fail
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Losing braking power increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V723000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2024 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The brake master cylinder in these vehicles may have been built with an incorrect part called a secondary piston spring retainer. This incorrect part can block the port that brake fluid flows through inside the master cylinder. When that fluid port becomes blocked, the brakes may not work the way they are supposed to, which means you could lose braking power while trying to stop the vehicle.
What you should do
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer or Volkswagen Customer Relations at 1-800-893-5298.
3. The brake master cylinder will be replaced free of charge.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 24V723000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-893-5298
The bigger picture
- Volkswagen Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Leaks and Reduced Braking · all 7 Volkswagen recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
- 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.
- Safety risk
- An obstructed brake fluid port can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.