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2012 VW PASSAT Recall - Campaign #17V309000

 
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2012 VW PASSAT RECALL - #17V309000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : DRIVESHAFT

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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Recall Details
Vehicle 2012 VW PASSAT
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 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
 
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.
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