2013 VW PASSAT RECALL - #17V309000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions (DSG). The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2013 VW PASSAT |
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| Manufacturer |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
4/11/2011 - 7/25/2014 |
| Recalled on |
5/12/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/7/2017 |
| # Affected |
84,262 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Passat vehicles, equipped with diesel engines and Direct-Shift Transmissions (DSG). The vehicle's underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right half-shaft grease boot from heat, potentially resulting in a grease leak. |
| Consequences |
If the leaking grease contacts a heated surface, such as the exhaust system and/or the diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could increase the risk of fire. |
| Corrective action |
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23W5. |
| 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 |
2013 VW PASSAT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2013 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
2013 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 VW PASSAT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2013 VW PASSAT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2013 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2013 VW PASSAT Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS
2013 VW PASSAT Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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