Recall
Volkswagen Passat — 16V171000
NHTSA ID
16V171000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2016-03-24
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
91,442
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
23T3
Summary
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.
Consequence
An electrical short can cause the electrical connectors of the sensor to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.