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NHTSA recall 17V309000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Volkswagen Passat

Reported May 11, 201784,262 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 23W5Built Apr 11, 2011 – Jul 25, 2014

The defect

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.

The risk

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.

The remedy

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.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › DieselPower train › Driveline › Driveshaft

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Vehicles in this recall

Volkswagen Passat
201220132014

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.