2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat recall: vacuum
Volkswagen Of America, Inc reported this safety recall on December 12, 2006. It covers about 58,800 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 58,800
- reported
- Dec 12, 2006
- owners notified
- Jan 12, 2007
- related complaints
- 65
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine with 147 kw may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures.
- Risk
- If this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. This could lead to a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. The recall began on january 12, 2007. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑893‑5298.
Recall number 06V472000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 2006-2007 20062007
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 06V472000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat vacuum?
Yes. Recall 06V472000, reported on December 12, 2006, covers about 58,800 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V472000?
Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. The recall began on january 12, 2007. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1‑800‑893‑5298.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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