2013 Volkswagen Passat Recall — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL (17V309000)
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.
| Year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Passat |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
| Campaign number | 17V309000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Report received | 11/05/2017 |
| Source | NHTSA |
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