Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidRecall 17V-075 · 2017 Volkswagen Passat
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 17V-075 covers 1,007 2017 Volkswagen Passat for a service brakes, hydraulic: fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V075000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.
The risk
A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 12, 2017 to January 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.