NHTSA recall 16V171000
Electrical system › Wiring
Volkswagen Passat
Reported Mar 24, 201691,442 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 23T3Built Apr 6, 2011 – Jul 25, 2014
The defect
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.
The risk
An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.