Volkswagen Passat (2012-2014): Power train
Recall 17V309000 · May 11, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
84,262
vehicles affected
84,262
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V309000
- Date
- May 11, 2017
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 84,262
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft; Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Diesel
- Model years
- 2012-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2012-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V309000?
1 model: Volkswagen Passat (2012-2014), about 84,262 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V309000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.