23W5 – Heat Shield not Long Enough to Prevent Damage – 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V309 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 84,262   Heat Shield not Long Enough to Prevent Damage 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.   … Read more