The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V075000·Announced 2017-02-08

Volkswagen Recalls 2017 Passat Vehicles Due to Brake Fluid Leak Risk

Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Passat vehicles because brake fluid may leak from line connections, potentially increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake line leak) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where brake fluid may leak slowly from some brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.

A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brakes
Hazard
Affected units
1,007

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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