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NHTSARecalled Jun 15, 2015 · #15V373000

Left Rear Brake Line may be Loose

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Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Passat vehicles manufactured May 18, 2015, to May 21, 2015. The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened. If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash.

Product details

Product
  • Left Rear Brake Line may be Loose
  • 2015 Passat
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Model numbers
2015 Passat
UPCs

What you should do

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will tighten the brake line fitting, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47M3.

View the official CPSC notice