CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A brake line near the left rear wheel on certain vehicles built May 18 to May 21, 2015 may not have been properly tightened at the factory. Over time, this can allow brake fluid to leak, which reduces braking performance and makes the vehicle take longer to stop.
Reduced braking ability increases the risk of a crash. If your vehicle is within the affected build dates, do not ignore warning signs such as a soft or sinking brake pedal, a brake warning light, or a noticeable drop in fluid in the reservoir, and have it inspected promptly.
Volkswagen has notified owners, and authorized dealers will tighten the brake line fitting free of charge. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987, referencing recall 47M3, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Passat | 2015 |
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