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15V-373

Jun 15, 2015

Volkswagen

Affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened

Brakes

Repair or modification

15V-311

May 26, 2015

Volkswagen

These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect…

Equipment

2,957

Label or owner notice

15V-229

Apr 17, 2015

Volkswagen

Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing

Fuel system

6,205

Part replacement

15V-200

Apr 3, 2015

Volkswagen

If the vehicle is turned off while the sunroof is closing, the sunroof may continue to close instead of stopping

Visibility and wipers

3,646

Software update

15V-028

Jan 23, 2015

Volkswagen

Sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment

Fuel system

44,658

Part replacement

Campaign 15V-373

Affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: June 15, 2015
Component: Brakes
Vehicles affected: 62
Remedy: Repair or modification
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

Affected models

Volkswagen Passat 2015

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