NHTSA Recall 15V373000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V373000; Date: Jun. 15, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 62
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 11, 2015
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