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

Camshaft Chain Tensioner(s) or Camshaft Adjuster(s), Rattle or Knocking Noise – 1999-2005 Volkswagen

Condition Camshaft Chain Tensioner(s) or Camshaft Adjuster(s), Rattle or Knocking Noise 15 06 01 Oct. 24, 2006 2012988 Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To All 1999 – 2005 1.8T, 2.8L, 4.2L All All All   Technical Background The camshaft adjustment is hydraulically actuated and controlled by the engine oilRead more

Safety Recall 47N3 – Brake Lines – 2017 Volkswagen Passat

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V075 Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 1,007   Brake Fluid Leak may Reduce Braking Power A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain … Read more

Air Conditioning Not Cold – 2006-2008 Volkswagen

Technical Bulletin Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To Eos 2007, 2008 All All All All Jetta, Jetta Wagon (A5) 2006 – 2008 All All All All New Beetle,  New Beetle Convertible 2006 – 2008 All All All All Passat, Passat Wagon 2006 – 2008 All All All All Rabbit, … Read more

Heater, Output Perceived as Insufficient – 2006-2008 Volkswagen Passat

Technical Bulletin Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To Passat, Passat Wagon 2006 – 2008 All All All All   Condition 80 07 08 Nov. 28, 2007 2016869 Heater, Output Perceived as Insufficient, Climatronic System Only   Note: The condition as described does not compromise visibility.   Technical Background Customer … Read more