KNOWN FAULT · Volkswagen

Brake discs made too thin that can crack (Golf VII with the 2.0-litre engines, 2018 recall)

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Engine / equipment: VW Golf VII with 2.0-litre engines (with other VW models)
Period mentioned: Recall of March 2018
Symptoms: Cracks in the brake disc and, as a result, less braking power.
Possible cause described: According to the ADAC, some discs were made too thin and a thermomechanical overload can crack them, which would reduce braking. The discs are replaced: 1.5 hours and free. It covered 295 cars in Germany (with other models).
Check for the garage: Ask VW by VIN whether your car is included. If you brake and feel a vibration or a new noise from the discs, go to a garage soon.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Ask VW by VIN whether your car is included. If you brake and feel a vibration or a new noise from the discs, go to a garage soon.

What are the symptoms?

Cracks in the brake disc and, as a result, less braking power.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Volkswagen
Engine / equipment: VW Golf VII with 2.0-litre engines (with other VW models)
Period mentioned: Recall of March 2018

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