NHTSA Recall 06V472000: Vacuum (service brakes)
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 58,800 vehicles. It affects 2006–2007 Volkswagen Passat.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V472000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | P7 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | December 12, 2006 |
| Owner notification | January 12, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine with 147 kw may have a vacuum line that may fracture and become disconnected at low ambient temperatures.
Safety risk
If this happens, the brake power assist can become inoperative, and the driver will experience increased effort to apply the brakes possibly increasing vehicle stopping distance. This could lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. The recall began on january 12, 2007. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.
Notes
Volkswagen recall no. P7. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V472000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.