Volkswagen Passat (2017): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 17V075000 · Feb 8, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
1,007
vehicles affected
1,007
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V075000
- Date
- Feb 8, 2017
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,007
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Service brakes, hydraulic > Fluid
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.
What can happen
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V075000?
1 model: Volkswagen Passat (2017), about 1,007 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V075000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.
What can happen?
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.