NHTSA recall 15V-373 (15V373000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported June 15, 2015 - about 62 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V373000
- Also written as
- 15V-373
- Manufacturer number
- 47M3
- Reported
- June 15, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~62
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-373 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.