Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V309000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V309000 by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.. Affecting 2012-2014 passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and direct-shift transmissions (dsg) Includes 84,262 affected units, Heat Shield not Long Enough to Prevent Damage, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2012-2014 passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and direct-shift transmissions (dsg)

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and direct-shift transmissions (dsg). the vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2017. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 23w5.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V309000

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-05-11T00:00:00

Subject: Heat shield not long enough to prevent damage

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 84,262

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23W5

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and direct-shift transmissions (dsg). the vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak.

Consequence Summary: If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (dpf), it could increase the risk of fire.

Corrective Action: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2017. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall is 23w5.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 21.3

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