VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2012: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V309000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-07 2017-05-11 2017-05-12

Production Dates: 2011-04-11 - 2014-07-25

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23W5

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 84262

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions "DSG". The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak.

Consequence

If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter "DPF", it could increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23W5.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.