NHTSA Recall 16V171000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGMar 24, 2016· Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Summary

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.

Consequence

An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2012VolkswagenPassat
2013VolkswagenPassat
2014VolkswagenPassat

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