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2013 Volkswagen PASSAT Electrical System Wiring Recall


NHTSA Recall #	118003
NHTSA Compaign #	16V171000
MFG Compaign #	23T3
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Supplier	VOLKSWAGEN
Brand	VOLKSWAGEN
Model	PASSAT
Model Year	2013
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of notification	15/09/16
Begin date of manufacuring	06/04/11
End date of manufacturing	25/07/14
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	24/03/16
Report created	24/03/16
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	91442
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action	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.
Recall notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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2013 Volkswagen PASSAT Electrical System Wiring Recall

2013 Volkswagen PASSAT Electrical System Wiring Recall

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What is Failure?

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