Took vehicle in for abs recall and was told volkswagen denied the recall because the abs module was bad. it is bad to begin with. volkswagen has came up with a scam to please nhtsa but not satisfy customers. quoted $1532.62 for a new one that should be replaced by volkswagen because it's already faulty.
The car disables the abs while driving, and the abs, brake and electronic stability control indicators are lit simultaneously, while the car dings. quite distracting. a little research shows complaints for the same behavior since just oct. 30, 2019: nhtsa id number: 11277060 nhtsa id number: 11288718 nhtsa id number: 11283008 nhtsa id number: 11279604 there is a recall which was considered closed for my vehicle for this issue: 16v913000 dealership has also quoted about $1500 to replace the abs module, because the current module cannot be updated. seems like there are lots of bad modules that cannot be updated. this is a hazard condition; especially here in michigan.
Car abs systen danger. no mechanic can fix
Tl* the contact's wife owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. while driving various speeds, the abs warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to bob boast volkswagen (4827 14th st w, bradenton, fl 34207, (941) 755-8585) where it was diagnosed that the abs control module failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred multiple times. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the repair was performed and the vin was not included in any other recalls. the failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
I have been told my car is not eligible for the abs module replacement claim but there is a problem with it as i drive the car. the brake light, traction control light and abs light are all on and flashing with a beep that is consistent once the key is in the ignition and it's a very distracting sound that i wish i could fix myself but even the part costs $600+ and to go to the dealer and get it fixed for $1800. i am a college student who doesn't have the funds to fix this issue and i have not been given a reason why my vehicle is not eligible for the fix.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000(service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). when the contact initially received the notice, he contacted tom bush volkswagen (9850 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225, 904-371-4350) who serviced the vehicle and replaced the defective components. two years later, the contact's wife noticed that the abs and brake warning indicators were illuminated upon starting the vehicle. the contact drove the vehicle back to the same dealer and was informed that he would have to pay out of pocket for any future repairs. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they were standing by the dealer's decision regarding the handling of the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 135,000. *tt *js consumer stated i was contacted by sarah at vw of america's customer care department and told that the update that was done and code that is shown does not hold them responsible for honoring the recall. i have tried to get info on how the code works with the abs module and was told there is no one to explain. *jb
My son was driving down a windy road (going about 30, in the city) when the brake light, traction control and abs lights turned on in the dashboard. car stopped ok and was not involved in an accident. the car started to making a beeping sound. when he arrived home we checked it with a scanner, cleared the codes. a day later the same issue with the lights come back on. i called vw and my local dealer and although there is a bulletin for the abs for my year jetta, they said my car was not part of it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). the vehicle was taken to hover clay cooley volkswagen of richardson (300 north central express way, richardson, tx 75080, 214-336-5770). the dealer stated that they would not replace the abs control module free of charge. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to send an invoice with the cost for the abs control module and they may provide reimbursement. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.
Abs module recall for 2009 volkswagen models affected needs to be revised, for there are lots of cars that suffer from abs modules failing while they are driving. some cars which are illegible are left unfixed by volkswagen because they do not fit the specific details of the recall. the company shipped cars out with faulty abs modules and refuse to fix it and those cars are hazardous on the road. my vehicle, for example, has abs module working intermittently while it should be staying on. during a diagnosis the ecu senses no communication between it and the abs module, which is a hazard knowing my abs will not always function when i need it to stop quicker in response to the many obstacles on the road. the faulty abs sensor messed with my steering and gauges. the gauges do not present real time calculations and the steering assist has completely shut down due to abs being unresponsive.
Recall 45f2 was performed on 3/11/19. abs light came on, indicating abs had been disengaged on 5/20/19, which is the problem that should have been fixed with the recall. returned vehicle to dealership where recall was performed. was informed that i needed to pay for part that was defective and the reason for the recall, abs modulator. technical service bulletin 2046841 fully describes issue.
Abs lights up on dash as i am driving along the road, causing concern that the car will brake automatically.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. while driving various speeds, the abs failed and the abs warning indicator illuminated. the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes). the contact drove the vehicle to volkswagen of olympia (2107 cooper point rd sw, olympia, wa 98502, (844) 853-3221) and was informed that in order for the recall repair to be performed, the abs module needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 177,000.
Brakes locking up..lights for abs stability on
I got a recall on my abs module and voltswagon is fighting with me and saying they're not paying for it or doing it for me when it clearly states on the email i got that they will pay for all services. i'm still able to drive it but since it has to do with my brakes it makes me very nervous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 volkswagen jetta. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start because the battery was dead. the vehicle was jumpstarted and seven warning indicators illuminated including the check engine, abs, esp, and power steering indicators. the vehicle started after the jumpstart and was taken to ciocca volkswagen of allentown (1345 lehigh st, allentown, pa 18103) where it was diagnosed that a new abs module, pump, and ignition switch were needed. the contact also received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 16v913000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.