Now Hear This! VW Recall
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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has announced a recall of approximately 62 model year 2015 Passat sedans due to brake line issue that may cause leaking brake fluid.
Which VW models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2015 VW Passats, manufactured from May 18, 2015 to May 21, 2015.
What causes the brake line issue?
Affected vehicles have a brake line by the rear wheel that may not have been tightened properly. This may cause brake fluid to leak which can result in a reduction of braking performance and distance needed to stop, and ultimately could increase the risk of a crash.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by VW attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
VW will be notifying all owners starting June 11, 2015. VW will tighten the brake line fitting at no charge.
If your Volkswagen is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Volkswagen repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Volkswagen checked and serviced for the defect.
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