NHTSA recall 16V-171 (16V171000)
electrical system recall reported March 24, 2016 - about 91,442 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V171000
- Also written as
- 16V-171
- Manufacturer number
- 23T3
- Reported
- March 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~91,442
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-171 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.