Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V373000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V373000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 passat vehicles manufactured may 18, 2015, to may 21, 2015 Includes 62 affected units, Left Rear Brake Line may be Loose, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015 passat vehicles manufactured may 18, 2015, to may 21, 2015

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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V373000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-06-15T00:00:00

Subject: Left rear brake line may be loose

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 62

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 47M3

Recall Type: Vehicle

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V373000

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