Auto Recall Date:
DEC 12, 2006
Vehicle Component:
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
57291
Model Affected
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2007 Volkswagen Passat Defect 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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
57291
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC P6
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 12, 2006
Vehicle Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58800
Model Affected
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
2007 Volkswagen Passat Defect 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.
Defect 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.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
58800
Notes:
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC P7