NHTSA recall campaign
17V075000
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Reported2017-02-08Affected1,007 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
2 entriesVolkswagen
- Passat2017