Monday, April 4, 2016

Its Recall Mondays: VW Is In The Hot Seat
























MANUFACTURER: VW 
NO. OF AFFECTED CUSTOMERS: 91,000
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23T3.


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