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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249793-volkswagen-passat-2014-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling · Recall date November 5, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V309000
“VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 5, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249793-volkswagen-passat-2014-recall-engine-and-engine-cooling. Based on NHTSA recall 17V309000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V309000).
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23W5.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V309000 — Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling Hello, I own a VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT (2014) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling that is covered by recall 17V309000 from Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft heat shield, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 23W5. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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