NHTSARecalled Mar 24, 2016 · #16V171000
Water Corrosion on Electrical Terminals
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Water Corrosion on Electrical Terminals
- 2012-2014 Passat
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2014 Passat
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.