NHTSA recall 17V-309 (17V309000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported May 11, 2017 - about 84,262 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V309000
- Also written as
- 17V-309
- Manufacturer number
- 23W5
- Reported
- May 11, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~84,262
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-309 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.