NHTSA recall campaign
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What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →