NHTSA recall 15V373000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Volkswagen Passat
Reported Jun 15, 201562 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 47M3Built May 18, 2015 – May 21, 2015
The defect
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.
The 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.
The 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.