NHTSA Campaign #06V472000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

DECEMBER 12
2006

58,800 vehicles recalled

2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -- 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.

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.

Dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. The recall began on January 12, 2007. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V472000 »

NHTSA Campaign #06V470000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

DECEMBER 12
2006

57,291 vehicles recalled

2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT -- On certain '6' generation passenger vehicles, the wiper motor may fail during heavy rain due to excessive moisture entering the wiper motor. If this happens, the wipers can become inoperative.

This could lead to reduced visibility increasing the risk of a crash without warning.

Dealers will install a special cover and sealing kit. The recall began on January 12, 2007. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06V470000 »