Transport Canada Recall - 2017256 - VOLKSWAGEN
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
Car recalled by VOLKSWAGEN
Issue
Vehicle - Powertrain
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2012 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT, 2013 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT, 2014 | VOLKSWAGEN | PASSAT
Issue
On certain vehicles, an underbody heat shield may not be long enough to protect the right drive half-shaft grease boot from heat. Over time, this could lead to a grease leak from the boot. If leaking grease comes into contact with heated surfaces of the exhaust system and/or diesel particulate filter (DPF), it could lead to a fire potentially causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a revised heat shield and certain vehicles will have the upper boost hose replaced.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-68207
Transport Canada
ID
2017256
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