Chattanooga, TN — July 8, 2015 — It may be small compared to some of the recent record-setting recall numbers, but Volkswagen is taking action to address brake problems in certain vehicles produced earlier this year. A recall acknowledgement document dated July 6 recorded National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice of this recall, which concerns Passat sedans.
A total of 62 units may have been potentially affected by this fault, according to the source, and all of these vehicles were produced within a specific three-day period this past May. Owners are advised to have the vehicle inspected if the brake warning light turns on in their vehicle or if a “wet spot” appears under where the sedans were parked. Dealers should keep affected vehicles separated from others to avoid selling them accidentally.
The acknowledgement statement identifies the particular brake problem, which will not require any extra parts to replace. There have not yet been any accidents or injuries connected to this issue.
“The affected vehicles have a brake line at the left rear wheel area that may not have been properly tightened,” the document states. “If the brake line was not properly tightened, it may leak brake fluid, causing a reduction in braking performance, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of crash.”
Although many of the actions needed to correct a vehicle problem may be similar, every recall will have its own specifics and symptoms to watch out for that owners and dealers alike should be aware of. For recalls large and small, entrusting the informative process to professionals ensures that only the right information will reach those that need it.
