The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V373000·Announced 2015-06-15

Volkswagen Recalls 2015 Passat Vehicles for Brake Line Tightening Issue

Volkswagen is recalling 2015 Passat vehicles because a brake line may not be properly tightened, potentially causing fluid leaks and reduced braking performance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured between May 18, 2015, and May 21, 2015. The recall addresses a defect where the brake line at the left rear wheel area may not have been properly tightened.

If the brake line fitting is loose, it may leak brake fluid. This leak can cause a reduction in braking performance, lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, and increase the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
62

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • PASSAT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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