NHTSA Recall # | 117683 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 15V373000 |
MFG Compaign # | 47M3 |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
Supplier | VOLKSWAGEN |
Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
Model | PASSAT |
Model Year | 2015 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
Date of notification | 11/06/15 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 18/05/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 21/05/15 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/06/15 |
Report created | 15/06/15 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 62 |
Defect summary | Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 passat vehicles manufactured may 18, 2015, to may 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened. |
Consequence summary | If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash. |
Corrective action | Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the brake line fitting, free of charge. The recall began on june 11, 2015. Owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47m3. |
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). |