2012 VW PASSAT Recall - Campaign #16V171000

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2012 VW PASSAT RECALL - #16V171000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short.

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Recall Details

Vehicle	2012 VW PASSAT
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufactured between	4/6/2011 - 7/25/2014
Recalled on	3/24/2016
Influenced by	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Owners Notified on	9/15/2016
# Affected	91,442
Recalled for	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Description	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Passat vehicles equipped with TDI engines. Due to improperly assembled wire seals in a connector for an underbody sensor, water may enter and corrode the electrical connectors of the sensor, causing an electrical short.
Consequences	An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective action	Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connector, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in September. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23T3.
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.
See also	2012 VW PASSAT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 2012 VW PASSAT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS 2012 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL 2012 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE 2012 VW PASSAT Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL 2012 VW PASSAT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT 2012 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE 2012 VW PASSAT Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2012 VW PASSAT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS 2012 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
Technical Service Bulletins	View All VW PASSAT RECALLS View All 2012 VW PASSAT PROBLEMS

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RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING

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