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

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model 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V171000
Report Received Date: 2016-03-24T00:00:00
Subject: Water corrosion on electrical terminals
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 91,442

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23T3
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 47.91

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NHTSA ID: 16V171000
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