Volkswagen Passat 3.6 Wagon Recalls
| Recall Date: |
DEC 12, 2006 |
| Component: |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Model Affected: |
PASSAT |
| Units Affected: |
57291
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 12, 2006
Model Affected:
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Summary:
ON CERTAIN '6' GENERATION PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WIPER MOTOR MAY FAIL DURING HEAVY RAIN DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE ENTERING THE WIPER MOTOR. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE WIPERS CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED VISIBILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPECIAL COVER AND SEALING KIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Units Affected:
57291
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC P6
| Recall Date: |
DEC 12, 2006 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Model Affected: |
PASSAT |
| Units Affected: |
58800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 12, 2006
Model Affected:
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Summary:
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES POSSIBLY INCREASING VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED VACUUM LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Units Affected:
58800
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC P7
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