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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.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Notes

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.

2007 Volkswagen Passat Wagon

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

dealers will install the newly designed vacuum line. the recall began on january 12, 2007. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298.