Rear wheel bearing housings may be incorrectly manufactured and could fail prematurely recall
Recall affects Volkswagen PASSAT
Reason for recall: The hardening process for the rear wheel bearing housings may not have been correctly performed. In the worst case this could lead to a fractured housing. Should a fractured housing occur there would be abnormal noises bad tyre wear and a theoretical possibility of wheel loss.
When was it announced?
Nov 17, 2017
What action are Volkswagen taking?
Recall the 420 vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the right and left rear wheel bearing housings.
Does this affect your Passat?
This issue affects PASSAT, this particular recall is for the Passat.