CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions (DSG). The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak.
- Risk
- If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23W5.
- 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
The underbody heat shield on the right half-shaft is too short to fully protect the driveshaft's grease boot from engine heat. Over time the boot can leak grease.
If leaked grease reaches a hot surface such as the exhaust system or diesel particulate filter, it could ignite and increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield at no charge. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Passat | 201220132014 |
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