Volkswagen Recalls 2006-2007 Passat and Passat Wagons

Volkswagen Recalls 2006-2007 Passat and Passat Wagons 

     Volkswagen / Passat       2006-2007
 
     Volkswagen / Passat Wagon       2007
 
Manufacturer : Volkswagen Of America, Inc  
 
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V472000 

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 58,800

Summary:
 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. 

Consequence:
 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 free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about 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.