VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V171000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-09-15 | 2016-03-24 | 2016-03-24 |
Production Dates: 2011-04-06 - 2014-07-25
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23T3
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91442
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short.
An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in September. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23T3.
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.
