NHTSA Recall # | 120860 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V075000 |
MFG Compaign # | 47N3 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID |
Date of notification | 24/03/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/01/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/01/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/02/17 |
Report created | 09/02/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 1007 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
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). |