2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 Volkswagen Passat — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Published August 20, 2018 · Recall initiated: August 15, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V536000, published August 20, 2018 and initiated August 15, 2018. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 Volkswagen Passat — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- PASSAT
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Volkswagen Passat | 2018 Volkswagen Atlas | 2018 Volkswagen Passat — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V536000 on August 20, 2018. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and 2017-2018 Volkswagen Passat vehicles. The brake caliper bracket mounting bolts on these vehicles may not have been tightened sufficiently.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper bracket bolt tightness, replacing and re-torque the bolts as necessary, free of charge. Additionally brake caliper fasteners, bleeder valve, and brake hose bolts will be checked and torqued to the correct specification, if necessary, free of charge. For Passat vehicles, dealers will also inspect the parking brake cable for proper connection, free of charge. The recall began September 14, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 46H6.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: PASSAT.