2015 Volkswagen Passat recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 15, 2015. It covers about 62 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 62
- reported
- Jun 15, 2015
- owners notified
- Jun 11, 2015
- related complaints
- 28
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 number 15V373000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Passat 2015 2015
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 28 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 15V373000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Volkswagen Passat hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 15V373000, reported on June 15, 2015, covers about 62 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V373000?
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.
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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