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2017 VOLKSWAGEN Passat SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Safety Recalls

Critical #18V536000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your brake caliper bracket mounting bolts might not have been tightened properly, which could cause your brakes to malfunction.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, you may lose braking ability, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control and a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will notify you and fix it for free. They'll check and tighten the brake caliper bracket bolts, as well as other brake components, and make sure everything is working correctly.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The loose brake bracket bolts can allow the caliper to move, reducing braking ability or causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.
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Critical #17V075000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2017 Passat's brake line connections may be leaking brake fluid, causing the fluid level to drop.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake fluid level gets too low, it could take longer to stop your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the brake lines free of charge, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule the repair in March 2017.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other VOLKSWAGEN Passat 2017 Recalls

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN Passat Years

2021
1 recall
2020
3 recalls
2019
1 recall
2018
4 recalls

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