Volkswagen recalls 766,000 VW cars worldwide for brake system update
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Volkswagen is recalling 766,000 vehicles of its core passenger car brand worldwide for a software update to their braking control systems, a spokesman said.
The braking control system may not function properly in certain driving conditions, such as when the driver over-steers, under-steers or slams on the brakes, the spokesman said.
The car maker is recalling 288,000 VW-brand cars in Germany over the issue. Including the Audi and Skoda brands, the German recall impacts about 385,000 cars, the spokesman said.
The recall in Germany was first reported by news agency DPA on Saturday.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Volkswagen brands are affected by this recall in Germany?
Which specific Volkswagen brands are affected by this recall in Germany?
The recall in Germany impacts VW-brand cars, along with vehicles from the Audi and Skoda brands. This combined German recall affects approximately 385,000 cars in total, as stated by the spokesman.
Q.What is the total number of VW-brand cars being recalled specifically in Germany?
What is the total number of VW-brand cars being recalled specifically in Germany?
Volkswagen is recalling 288,000 VW-brand cars in Germany for this issue. This figure is part of the larger recall that includes other brands within Germany.
Q.What is the specific problem with the braking control system that led to this recall?
What is the specific problem with the braking control system that led to this recall?
The braking control system may not function properly under certain driving conditions, such as when the driver over-steers, under-steers, or applies the brakes forcefully. The recall is for a software update to address this.
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