NHTSA Campaign 06V472000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Issued by VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC · Reported Dec 12, 2006 · 58,800 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE WITH 147 KW MAY HAVE A VACUUM LINE THAT MAY FRACTURE AND BECOME DISCONNECTED AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED EFFORT TO APPLY THE BRAKES POSSIBLY INCREASING VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED VACUUM LINE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2006 | 58,800 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT | 2007 | 58,800 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 06V472000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.