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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor can let water in. The water can corrode the sensor's electrical connectors and cause an electrical short.
An electrical short can make the sensor's connectors overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should not ignore this recall.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the connector and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. You can call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall 23T3) with questions, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Passat | 201220132014 |
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