Volkswagen Recall 90L8: No Visual Warning Of Brake Failure/FMVSS 135;101
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
If the driver is not alerted when there is a problem with brakes, the driver may lose control of the vehicle while attempting to brake, increasing the risk of crash.
Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel
Service Brakes
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light vehicle brake systems" and number 101, "Controls and displays."
- Actions
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 90L8.
- Documents (10)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - March 06, 2019 Repair Available – Compliance Recall 90L8 / Brake System Software – Instrument Cluster Warning Noncompliance
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - PRI
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
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