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NHTSA Recall 17V075000: Fluid (service brakes) and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,007 vehicles. It affects 2017 Volkswagen Passat.

1,007
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (March 24)
NHTSA campaign17V075000
Manufacturer campaign47N3
ComponentsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FLUID; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedFebruary 8, 2017
Owner notificationMarch 24, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Passat vehicles. Brake fluid may leak slowly from the some of the brake line connections, resulting in a low brake fluid level.

Safety risk

A low brake fluid level may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 47N3.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 17V075000

Make and modelModel years
Volkswagen Passat2017

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.