Reason for recall: Front wheel bearing housings with insufficient hardness may have been fitted. This can lead to a fracture of a wheel bearing housing which can affected the directional control of the vehicle.
When was it announced?
Jun 24, 2015
What action are Volkswagen taking?
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the casting dates of both front wheel bearing housings. Where the affected wheel bearing housings are found they will be replaced.
Does this affect your Passat?
This issue affects PASSAT, this particular recall is for the Passat.