Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V171000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V171000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2014 passat vehicles equipped with tdi engines Includes 91,442 affected units, Water Corrosion on Electrical Terminals, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2012-2014 passat vehicles equipped with tdi engines
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.