NHTSA Recall 16V171000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V171000; Date: Mar. 24, 2016
An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Volkswagen Passat; 2013 Volkswagen Passat; 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 91,442
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Sep 15, 2016
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