Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,591
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-09-27
- Owners notified
- 2024-10-21
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer 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.