VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V075000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-24 | 2017-02-08 | 2017-02-09 |
Production Dates: 2017-01-12 - 2017-01-30
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 47N3
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1007
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.
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.
