CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Brake fluid may slowly leak from some brake line connections, causing the brake fluid level to drop. A low brake fluid level can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, Volkswagen will notify you directly. Authorized dealers will replace the affected brake lines free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in March 2017. You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 47N3, or check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Passat | 2017 |
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