Volkswagen Passat: Service brakes — fluid

Affects Volkswagen Passat · 2017 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational