2017 Volkswagen Passat Recall
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Fluid
Issued August 2, 2017 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Affected model years
- 2017
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
- Vehicles affected
- 1,007
- Report received
- August 2, 2017
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
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.